Company Description Buquet & LeBlanc, Inc., established in 1945, is Baton Rouge’s oldest active building general contracting firm and is known for quality, integrity, and dependability. The company has grown steadily, celebrating 80 years of success in 2025. Buquet & LeBlanc specializes in commercial construction, working on a wide range of projects across multiple sectors. Its portfolio includes restaurants, medical facilities, retail and grocery stores, shopping malls, hotels and apartments, industrial structures, institutional buildings, and sports facilities. Team members join a company with deep local roots and extensive experience in complex commercial projects.
Role Description We are seeking Commercial Project Manager to oversee construction projects from initial planning through final completion. This full‑time, home‑office‑based position in Baton Rouge requires a detail‑oriented leader who can manage multiple moving parts, maintain strong communication with all stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating all aspects of commercial construction projects, including planning, scheduling, subcontractor management, procurement, documentation, and field support. This role serves as the central communication hub between owners, architects, engineers, suppliers, and field teams, ensuring alignment across all phases of the project.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience
- Strong understanding of plans, specifications, and construction sequencing
- Proficiency with project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience with ground up, tenant improvement, or commercial renovation projects
- Extensive knowledge of contract administration, change order management, and cost control
