Construction Manager (Owner's Representative) - EBRPSS Tax Plan Program

Nov 3, 2026

Position details

Job summary

The Construction Manager (CM) serves as the Owner's representative for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System on Tax Plan–funded repair, renovation, and new school construction projects. The CM manages planning, procurement, design, construction, and closeout, keeping projects on schedule, on budget, and within approved Tax Plan allocations. The CM coordinates the A/E, contractors, district staff, and school leadership, often on occupied campuses, and delivers accurate, timely reports to the district and Tax Plan oversight. The CM also advises the district on complex execution issues and drives them to resolution.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Procurement

• Reviews procurement packages for design and supplemental professional services and recommends them for district approval; confirms the procurement department has all required documentation
• Supports A/E designer selection, including evaluation of qualifications and proposals
• Facilitates pre-bid meetings and attends bid openings
• Reviews contractor bid tabulations and coordinates resolution of bid issues
• Confirms procurement complies with Louisiana Public Bid Law and EBRPSS purchasing policies

Design

• Reviews and refines design scopes with the Owner and A/E
• Coordinates with the A/E during document preparation
• Reviews preliminary and final plans and specifications and coordinates needed revisions
• Reviews and assists with cost estimates at each design phase
• Reviews A/E payment applications and recommends them for payment

Construction

• Reviews the contractor's schedule of values and proposed construction schedule
• Maintains program and project schedules, including all milestones, aligned to the school calendar and summer work windows
• Coordinates work on occupied campuses with principals and district facilities staff, protecting student safety, access, and instruction
• Makes routine site visits with the A/E and contractor to evaluate progress, quality, safety, and contract compliance
• Oversees RFI and submittal processes to keep reviews on schedule
• Evaluates scope changes and change order proposals for scope, cost, and reasonableness, and advises the district
• Reviews contractor invoices and recommends approval or rejection
• Monitors contractor compliance with district requirements, including DBE/small business participation goals [confirm program name]
• Leads progress meetings and tracks minutes and action items
• Documents risks, delays, and potential claims, and coordinates their resolution

Funding and reporting

• Manages project funding through the district's internal finance processes
• Tracks spending against approved Tax Plan project budgets and flags variances early
• Prepares project status and budget reports for district leadership, the School Board, and Tax Plan oversight
• Maintains complete project files in the district's document control system, accessible to all necessary stakeholders

Third-party coordination

• Coordinates with permitting and third-party agencies, such as City-Parish permitting, the State Fire Marshal, utilities, and DOTD where applicable

Closeout

• Participates in final inspections and punch list completion
• Leads closeout preparations, including warranties, O&M manuals, and final payment documentation
• Reviews A/E as-built records for compliance and filing
• Performs other assignments as required

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• [5+] years of construction or project management experience, including owner's representative or public-sector work
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process, contract documents, schedules of values, and change order management
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a scheduling tool (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
• Strong written communication and reporting skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites

Preferred

• PE, CCM, PMP, or Louisiana contractor's license
• Experience on K-12 school or public education capital programs, including work on occupied campuses
• Familiarity with Louisiana Public Bid Law and designer selection requirements
• Experience with construction management software (Procore, e-Builder, or similar) and Bluebeam
• Experience reporting to public boards or citizen oversight committees

Working conditions

• Split between office work and active construction sites, including occupied school campuses
• Site visits require walking uneven terrain, climbing ladders and stairs, and wearing required PPE
• Occasional work outside normal hours to meet project milestones or school-break work windows
• Must pass a criminal background check required for work on school property

How to apply

Send a resume and cover letter to info@tillageconstruction.com with "Construction Manager" in the subject line.

Equal opportunity employer

Tillage Construction LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.