Civil Project Manager (Baton Rouge)

The Civil Project Manager is responsible for overseeing horizontal land development projects from due diligence support through construction completion and lot delivery. This role manages civil engineering coordination, permitting, budgeting, scheduling, contractor oversight, and municipal compliance for residential, and some commercial development projects.The ideal candidate has strong experience in civil sitework (clearing, mass grading, utilities, drainage, roadways) and understands how to move projects efficiently through entitlement, design, and construction while protecting margins and minimizing risk.This is a hands-on leadership role requiring technical competence, financial accountability, and proactive problem-solving.Primary Responsibilities1. Pre-Development & Due DiligenceSupport site feasibility analysis (topography, utilities, floodplain, access, zoning)Coordinate with civil engineers on preliminary layouts and yield optimizationReview ALTA surveys, geotechnical reports, environmental reports, and utility availabilityAssist in budgeting and pro forma developmentIdentify entitlement risks and permitting timelines2. Design & Entitlement ManagementManage civil engineering consultants through plan developmentCoordinate drainage studies, utility plans, roadway design, grading plansOversee agency submissions and revisionsAttend planning commission and council meetings when requiredEnsure compliance with parish, state, and federal requirements3. Budgeting & Cost ControlDevelop detailed horizontal construction budgetsSolicit and level bids from site contractorsNegotiate contracts and scopes of workTrack committed costs vs. budgetApprove pay applications and manage change ordersMaintain accurate cost forecasting4. Construction ManagementOversee clearing, earthwork, underground utilities, storm systems, road construction, and final gradingCoordinate inspections and testing (compaction, density, utility testing)Conduct regular site visits and progress meetingsManage construction schedule and sequencingEnsure safety and quality standards are metTroubleshoot field issues in real time5. Utility & Agency CoordinationCoordinate with water districts, sewer authorities, and power providersSecure capacity letters and service agreementsManage utility relocations and tie-insEnsure timely release of lots for vertical builders6. Builder & Stakeholder CoordinationCoordinate with production homebuildersManage lot delivery schedulesResolve field conflicts between civil and vertical constructionMaintain strong relationships with inspectors and municipal officialsQualificationsRequired:5+ years experience in civil construction or land developmentStrong understanding of grading, drainage, underground utilities, and roadway constructionExperience managing budgets and contractor negotiationsAbility to read and interpret civil construction drawingsProficiency with construction scheduling software (MS Project or similar)Strong communication and leadership skillsPreferred:Civil Engineering degree or Construction Management degreePE license (not required but valued)Experience with subdivision developmentFamiliarity with Parish/County permitting processesExperience working with production homebuildersKey CompetenciesStrong field decision-makingFinancial disciplineNegotiation skillsSchedule controlRisk identification and mitigationDetail-oriented documentationAbility to balance speed with precisionCompensation StructureBase Salary: Competitive based on experiencePerformance Bonus:Budget performanceSchedule performanceProject profitabilityVehicle allowance or company vehicleHealth benefitsPTO