Engineer Assistant & Project Manager

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Job Posting Title:

Engineer Assistant & Project Manager

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAG Chancellor- Facilities Planning (Dale Gerard Frederick (00013008))

Work Location:

0204 Efferson Hall (LSU Ag Center)

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

Work Location: Office of Facilities Planning, Efferson Hall, Baton Rouge, LA

Position Description: This position manages projects, organizes, coordinates, and directs (withsupervision) multiple construction projects including regular site inspections and detailed observation reports. Ensure timely and effective communication with the project team (designers, supervisor, etc.). Coordinate with Station/Resident Coordinator on work to be performed and address project issues, including state regulations and construction compliance. Coordinate projects, work with Resident Coordinator on outlining scope, obtaining quotes, and present to Director or designer for review and approval. Provide preliminary engineering design and support for civil/agricultural related projects including laboratory/office buildings, agricultural research support facilities, streets, parking, traffic, sidewalks, irrigation and drainage, land development, utility systems, etc. for P.E. review as needed. Maintain and update project database, coordinate, develop and execute addenda, change orders, pay applications, time extension, etc. Additional duties may include involvement in initial project investigation, project estimation, design and plan development (with supervision) utilizing AutoCAD to aid team in developing, organizing and producing detailed plans and specifications for construction, renovation and maintenance projects. Statewide travel and occasional overnight stays are required.

Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director of Facilities Planning.

Qualification Requirements: Minimum qualifications include Bachelor's Degree in Project/Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture. Other degrees may qualify if combined with significant closely related course work or related job experience. Minimum of three years of project management related experience required. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications: Experience involving facility administration/management, construction management, and procurement.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical

insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.

Application Deadline: February 18, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found.

Application Procedure: Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching biographicaldata, academic transcripts and three letters of recommendation. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be

accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:

Mr. Dale Frederick, M.S., P.E., Director

Office of Facilities Planning, LSU Agricultural Center

207 J. Norman Efferson Hall

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Telephone: (225) 578-8731

Email: DFrederick@agcenter.lsu.edu

Website: www.lsuagecenter.com

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Project Manager

Posting Date:

February 4, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

June 4, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits- The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

About the LSU Agricultural Center:

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 "on campus" academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter's website at www.lsuagcenter.com.

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed HRMHelp@agcenter.lsu.edu.