Senior Heavy Civil Project Manager LADOTD & Municipal Infrastructure. in Baton Rouge

Job DescriptionJob Description

Triumph Construction LLC is a growing heavy civil contractor headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We specialize in LADOTD and municipal infrastructure projects throughout Louisiana, including:

• Storm drainage and underground utilities
• Concrete roadway paving and rehabilitation
• Asphalt and roadway improvements
• Sidewalks, ADA ramps, and public infrastructure
• Municipal street and drainage construction

We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior Heavy Civil Project Manager who can independently oversee multiple active construction projects, lead project teams, maintain schedules, and take full ownership of project financial performance.

This is a senior-level leadership position requiring extensive hands-on heavy-civil construction experience.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Operations

• Independently manage multiple heavy civil projects from startup through final closeout.
• Direct and coordinate project superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and field operations.
• Develop and maintain construction schedules, manpower planning, and equipment requirements.
• oyer.Identify delays, production issues, and project risks and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively with LADOTD, municipal owners, engineers, inspectors, and other stakeholders.

Financial Management and Profitability

• Take ownership of assigned project budgets, profitability, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Prepare and manage monthly pay applications to ensure timely and accurate billing.
• Monitor actual versus estimated job costs, labor production, subcontract commitments, and equipment expenses.
• Prepare and review monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports.
• Identify potential cost overruns early and develop documented recovery plans.
• Identify, price, negotiate, and track change orders.
• Prevent avoidable underbilling and support timely project collections.

Contract Administration

• Review project contracts, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, contract correspondence, and project documentation.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with contract requirements.
• Resolve construction conflicts with owners, engineers, and field personnel.
• Oversee project punch lists, final acceptance, and closeout documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience, including at least 5 years independently managing projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple active heavy civil projects simultaneously.
• Direct experience in drainage, underground utilities, concrete paving, roadway construction, or municipal infrastructure.
• Demonstrated responsibility for project budgets, pay applications, cost tracking, and profitability.
• Strong leadership experience managing superintendents, field personnel, and subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, contracts, specifications, and schedules.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and hold project teams accountable.

Qualifications

• LADOTD and Louisiana municipal public works experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects with combined contract values exceeding $10 million.
• Experience with asphalt paving and roadway rehabilitation.
• Proficiency in Buildertrend, Procore, or similar project management software.
• Strong understanding of WIP reporting, forecasting, and job-cost analysis.
• Experience with public works change orders, contract disputes, and project closeout.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Manage multiple projects without constant direction from company ownership.
• Maintain accurate project budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
• Ensure timely monthly billing and follow-up.
• Identify and correct project cost overruns before they become major losses.
• Lead superintendents and subcontractors with clear accountability.
• Protect project profitability while maintaining quality and owner relationships.

We are looking for a proven construction leader who understands both field operations and the financial performance of heavy civil projects.

Triumph Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

Triumph Construction LLC is a Louisiana-based heavy civil contractor specializing in storm drainage, underground utilities, concrete paving, roadway rehabilitation, and municipal infrastructure projects throughout South Louisiana. We work on DOTD, municipal, and public works projects and are focused on continued growth, quality, and long-term career opportunities.

Company DescriptionTriumph Construction LLC is a Louisiana-based heavy civil contractor specializing in storm drainage, underground utilities, concrete paving, roadway rehabilitation, and municipal infrastructure projects throughout South Louisiana. We work on DOTD, municipal, and public works projects and are focused on continued growth, quality, and long-term career opportunities.