NEOGOV · 1 day ago
FPC Project Manager
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$5,845/mo - $10,521/mo
6+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Louisiana's Division of Administration, which is responsible for managing the state's capital outlay budget process. The FPC Project Manager will oversee contracts and the performance of private contractors for approximately 300 construction projects, ensuring compliance and managing funds for various construction and disaster recovery projects.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Managing the full design process—from pre-design to final construction documents—ensuring compliance with budget, standards, regulations, and agency needs
Approving and negotiating contract changes related to scope, cost, fees, and schedule
Coordinating with user agencies to confirm their program needs align with legislative requirements
Providing necessary project information to designers (e.g., surveys, user input)
Overseeing the bidding process, evaluating bids, and recommending contract awards
Directing construction contract administration and project closeout
Approving or denying designer payments based on performance
Evaluating, disciplining, or terminating designers when necessary
Setting performance standards, coordinating team input, and ensuring consistency in management practices across staff
Directing designers during construction, closeout, and warranty phases to enforce contract and regulatory compliance
Reviewing and approving contractor responses to unforeseen site conditions
Evaluating, negotiating, and approving contract changes (scope, cost, schedule), ensuring they align with legislative and policy requirements
Authorizing contractor payments and verifying compliance with project goals
Assessing contractor performance and initiating disciplinary actions when needed
Conducting site visits to ensure adherence to standards and progress
Setting performance standards for construction services
Coordinating with FPC team members and utilizing CADD tools
Responding to information requests from stakeholders (agencies, officials, media, public)
Participating in training and continuing education to stay current and maintain licensure
Coordinating with federal agencies (FEMA, HUD, GOHSEP, ORM) and applying their regulations to recovery projects
Developing FEMA-funded projects, including preparing and negotiating Project Worksheets (PWs), and proposing alternate or improved projects
Preparing for federal audits and tracking funds and costs from multiple sources
Managing emergency construction projects under urgent conditions while considering legal and political factors
Ensuring compliance with federal wage, labor, and equal opportunity regulations
Enforcing and communicating statewide priorities for building repairs, replacements, or demolitions
Representing and defending state disaster recovery policies to user agencies
Handling challenges unique to disaster environments, including confusion, inconsistency, and non-traditional projects like mitigation and temporary structures
Conducting damage assessments and managing consultants in expanded roles
Facing health risks, including required inoculations before entering affected areas
Inputting and updating project milestones throughout the project lifecycle (e.g., design phases, contracts, amendments, payments, closeouts)
Tracking and documenting design timelines and extensions
Managing project budgets to ensure accurate reporting and cash flow planning
Creating budget reports to: Verify funding availability and appropriations. Identify the need for additional funds. Determine the type of funding (e.g., P1, P5, IAT, Federal)
Ensuring all financial obligations are fulfilled and completing the WBS closeout for project closure in LaGov
Assessing the technical and financial feasibility of Capital Outlay requests and recommending funding actions
Providing cash flow information for current and proposed projects as needed
Coordinating new construction with the statewide building program
Verifying user agencies’ needs and the availability of existing facilities
Evaluating agency space needs and assigning space in state-owned buildings
Providing design services for minor projects
Administering statewide funds for: Code compliance, Hazardous materials abatement, Roofing, Major repairs
Setting standards for building system specifications and performance
Reviewing state-funded local projects to ensure they are feasible, technically sound, and comply with legislative, legal, and design standards, as well as available funding
Qualification
Required
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering or professional architecture plus six years of experience as a licensed engineer or architect
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
Benefits
Insurance Coverage
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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