Senior / Project Manager

  • Korn Ferry
  • Fort Johnson, Louisiana
  • Full Time
Senior / Project Manager

Req Number: RBMDZD

Location: Fort Johnson LA

Posted: 5/16/2025

Category: Industrial : Construction

Job Type: Permanent

Compensation: USD 110,000.00 - 150,000.00 Yearly - $110,000-150,000 (DOE) + bonus

* This company is specifically seeking candidates with at least 4 years of U.S. military experience (Platoon Leader-level leadership or higher) - LEADERSHIP IS KEY *

Korn Ferry Military Division has partnered with our client on their search for a Senior/Project Manager for their Fort Johnson LA location. There are multiple roles open, and compensation will vary based on experience.

Project Manager: 3-5 years experience required

Senior Project Manager: 5-10 years experience required.

For 150 years, this company has grown into full service general contractor serving public and private commercial clients through pre-construction services, design-build, general contracting and construction management services. As a financially stable, family-owned company, they offer a strong company culture and plenty of room for growth, with an emphasis on teamwork.

They are looking for seasoned LEADERS to join their team of highly motivated, energetic people - more senior experience on projects valued at $40 million or more is highly preferred, and will give you a huge advantage over other candidates!

Compensation: $110,000-150,000 (DOE) + bonus

What You Will Do:

Provide leadership for project teams, overall daily management of projects and subcontractors, ability to develop great working relationships with clients.

Overall direction of all staff assigned to project(s) (20-person team of supervisors and managers, w/up to 150+ additional employees, subcontractors, etc.)

Understand and administer prime contract and subcontract agreements.

Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy; assure compliance with all Federal government requirements.

Manage budget and financial reporting; interpret/analyze reports to ensure adherence to project budget.

Manage financial aspect of contract (rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company interests and maintain good relationship with client(s).

Pre-qualify and evaluate potential bidders, issue, and prepare inquiry packages; award contracts; issue change orders as needed. Negotiate and process extra work claims.

Prepare initial master schedule and oversee updates.

Attend and lead project meetings, including progress, pre-construction, and pre-award.

Oversee project close-out; owner contact for post-constructions, including warranty period.

Education and Work Experience:

At least 4 years of US Military experience required (Army Engineer, Air Force RED HORSE, Navy SEABEE, etc.)

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and 5+ years experience with Federal and/or Private construction projects (must have experience on projects valued at $40 million or more.)

Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills required.

Thorough knowledge of construction cost, schedule, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles.

Title: Senior/Project Manager

Location: Fort Johnson LA

Client Job ID: 510730109
Job ID: 477582489
Originally Posted on: 5/18/2025

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