FPC Senior Project Manager

FPC Senior Project Manager

Salary

$6,692.00 - $12,047.00 Monthly

Location

Bossier City, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

FPC 071526 ERG

Department

Division of Administration

Division

Facility Planning and Control

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The Division of Administration/Office of Facility Planning and Control has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-319.

The Office of Facility Planning and Control (FPC) is responsible for the administration of the states capital outlay budget process, which includes the preparation of a preliminary state construction plan. The document outlines state and local projects for possible funding using a mixture of state general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, state and federal cash, and often fees and self-generated funds. The proposed construction budget is contained in House Bill 2, which is introduced at regular legislative sessions. The proposed construction budget is sometimes altered during the legislative sessions by lawmakers before becoming law. FPC also administers the state and non-state projects that are ultimately funded and oversees the contracts from planning through construction and project completion.

The FPC Senior Manager oversees the design, construction, and administration of capital outlay projects in Louisiana, which are primarily funded through the states Capital Outlay Budget (averaging over $9 billion annually). The role is a senior-level leadership position managing large-scale public infrastructure and facility development.

The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities, including the following:

• Overseeing the state's capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes

Minimum Qualifications

Ten years of experience in project management, construction management, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, interior design, budget analysis or development, or contracts/grants management; OR

A bachelors degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, public administration, or in a business administration field plus seven years of experience in project management, construction management, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, interior design, budget analysis or development, or contracts/grants management; OR

A bachelors degree in architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, or in an engineering field plus five years of professional architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, or interior design experience; OR

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, or interior design plus three years of experience as a licensed architect, landscape architect, engineer, or interior designer.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

An advanced degree in a qualifying educational field will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Possession of either a Certified Construction Manager Certification (CCM) or Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

NOTE:

Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering or professional architecture in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Project Administration

• Supervises FPC Managers and contracted personnel for capital outlay projects.
• Oversees all project phases: pre-design, design, construction.
• Reviews/approves project documents (field reports, invoices, change orders).
• Assists in assigning projects, resolving disputes, and ensuring policy compliance.
• Coordinates designer selections and supports user agencies (e.g., budgeting, maintenance planning).
• Advises leadership and stakeholders (legislators, agencies, attorneys).
• Contributes to legislative support, including HB2 development and fiscal notes.

Disaster Recovery

• Manages building-related disaster recovery (e.g., FEMA coordination, emergency repairs).
• Prepares FEMA project worksheets and handles funding/accounting/reporting.
• Coordinates damage assessments, emergency construction, and mitigation efforts.
• Drafts related policies and procedures; manages disaster recovery teams.

Project Tracking & Budgeting

• Uses LaGov Project System to track milestones, budgets, and approvals.
• Oversees accurate reporting, cash flow needs, and funding analysis (P1, P5, Federal, IAT).
• Reviews design timelines, submittals, contract actions, and project closeouts.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-Verify system.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this posting, please contact:

Erica R. Gay

HR Specialist

Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources

Email: Erica.Gay@la.gov

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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