Junior Project Manager - Houma, LA

GULF ISLAND LLC; Houma (LA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Gulf Island LLC is seeking an entry‑level Junior Project Manager to assist with planning, coordinating, executing and closing complex fabrication and construction projects in a heavy industrial setting. You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement and Clients to ensure safety, on‑time delivery, and adherence to customer specs.

You will help track schedules, gather status information, support cost tracking, and maintain project records while engaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement in related field (Business Admin, Maritime/PM, Construction/Engineering).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to learn project scheduling software and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in both office and fabrication yard environments; able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop scope, deliverables, resources, work plan, budget and schedule for project contracts.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables and action items.
• Maintain communication with customers, inspectors and management about concerns and change orders.
• Support cost tracking by compiling expenditures and labor hours.
• Maintain organized project records and submittals; manage change requests.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with other Project Managers on recurring items and meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Maritime Management/Project Management/Construction Management/Engineering/Management

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main Purpose:

The Junior Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, execution, and closeout of complex fabrication and construction projects. Working closely with Project Managers, Engineering, Production, Quality, Procurement and Client representatives, this role helps ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to customer specifications. This position is designed for entry‑level professionals and provides hands‑on exposure to project management within a heavy industrial fabrication environment.

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with Division Leadership (Program Managers, Engineering, Project Controls, Operations, Purchasing, Safety, HR and Quality) to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, schedule etc. in order to effectively execute the project contract(s)
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables and action items to help ensure timely project execution
• Maintain positive liaison with customers, on site customer inspectors, management etc. to ensure open line of communication regarding customer concerns, complaints, change orders etc. and follow up accordingly with all applicable company management and supervisors
• Strategize, implement and maintain project initiatives that achieve organizational objectives
• Assist with reviewing customer specifications, drawings, contracts and technical documents to understand project requirements
• Work with field personnel, shop supervisors and department managers to gather project status information
• Support cost tracking efforts by compiling project expenditures, labor hours, budget information and return on investment
• Maintain organized project records, including correspondence, submittals, change requests and project files
• Identify opportunities for optimization and / or improvement of the division’s policies, practices, work flows etc.
• Identify risks, mitigation strategies and opportunities across multiple projects within the division
• Collaborate with other Project Managers or Program Managers on recurring items
• Submit routine and ad hoc, internal and external reporting
• Participate in project meetings and prepare meeting agendas, notes and follow‑up action logs
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Maritime Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Management or related field
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
Ability to learn project scheduling and project management softwareStrong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to spend time in both office and fabrication yard environmentsMust be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physicalMust be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education and Training:

• Previous experience in construction, fabrication or oil and gas preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Tools, Equipment and Technology:

• Office equipment
• PPE

Environmental Conditions:

This role is within an office environment. 30% percent of the work activities are performed outside, within a fabrication yard environment. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc.

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

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