Project Manager I

Booth & Associates, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Booth & Associates, LLC is seeking a qualified Project Manager to oversee key client projects, coordinate with project teams, and manage budgets and schedules. The position emphasizes effective communication and collaboration to deliver on commitments.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of project management experience, strong English communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools to support project delivery and reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree or PM certificate required.
• 1-2 years of project management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of English language in writing and speech.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and objectives.
• Prepare budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements.
• Track project costs in order to meet budget.
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders.
• Assign tasks to team members and communicate the expected deliverables.
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by communicating expected deliverables.
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Ability to solve problems individually and as part of a team.
• Lead meetings and take detailed notes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

University degree or PM certificate

1-2 years PM experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Description

Booth & Associates, LLC is a consulting engineering firm that specializes in providing a full range of engineering, surveying and project management services to the utility industry. We are currently looking for a qualified Project Manager responsible for managing key client projects, communicating with project team, managing budgets and schedules.

Position Responsibilities Include:

• Determine and define project scope and objectives
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Track project costs in order to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders
• Assigning tasks to team members and communicate the expected deliverables
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by communicating expected deliverables
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
• Ability to solve problems individually and as part of a team
• Lead meetings and take detailed notes

Position Requirements Include:

• A degree from a university or a project management certificate or equivalent
• 1-2 years of project management experience
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Proficient in business writing and have an excellent command of the English language

Position Preferred Skills Include:

• Project management experience in the engineering or construction industry
• Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, or supply chain management
• Experience in the electrical, structural, or mechanical industry
• Attention to detail and analytical skills