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PROJECT COORDINATOR

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PROJECT COORDINATOR

Salary

$83,200.00 - $124,800.00 Annually

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

OLHC 011326 BB

Department

Division of Administration

Opening Date

01/13/2026

Closing Date

1/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The Division of Administration/Office of Louisiana Highway Construction has a vacancy.

The Project Coordinator is a highly visible and critical position within the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction (OLHC), the Division of Administration (DOA) agency that administers programs and objects on all Non Federal Aid Roadways across the State of Louisiana. OLHC is solely responsible for managing all functions of operations/maintenance, capital projects and bridge inspection for all Non Federal Aid Roadways in the state.

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

Five years of experience in procurement, contracts management, construction management, engineering, architecture, or project management; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in procurement, contracts management, construction management, engineering, architecture, or project management; OR

A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in procurement, contracts management, construction management, engineering, architecture, or project management; OR

An advanced degree in supply chain management, engineering, construction management, architecture, or public administration plus two years of experience in procurement, contracts management, construction management, engineering, architecture, or project management.

Job Duties and Other Information

House Bill 640 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session creates the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction within the Division of Administration responsible for the study, planning, engineering, design, construction, operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of any nonfederal aid highway that is part of the state highway system. The office shall have the authority and responsibilities for contracting with other governmental and private entities, contracting for and accepting funds associated with projects, enter into cooperative endeavor agreements, exercise procurement procedures under Title 38, Title 39, and Title 48 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1950, and promulgate rules and regulations.

The Project Coordinator will serve as a key liaison between the Office of Louisiana Construction, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), and local government entities to ensure successful delivery of infrastructure projects that enhance the state’s transportation network.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled as an unclassified appointment.

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 government's 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 notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

Contact Information:

For further information about this posting, please contact:

Brandon Blanchard

HR Manager

Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources

email:[email protected]

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

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Please describe your experience working as the lead on a large project. If this does not apply to you, enter N/A.

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Please describe your experience interacting in a professional capacity with managers, directors, or department heads. If this does not apply to you, enter N/A.

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State of Louisiana

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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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