Project Manager I

Socket.dev; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Booth & Associates, LLC, a consulting engineering firm serving the utility industry, is seeking a qualified Project Manager to oversee key client projects, manage budgets and schedules, and communicate with the project team. You will define scope, prepare budgets, track costs, develop detailed schedules, lead meetings, and coordinate with vendors while ensuring clear documentation and stakeholder updates.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal

Qualifications

• Degree or PM certificate or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of project management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and objectives.
• Prepare budgets based on scope and resources.
• Track costs to meet budget.
• Develop and manage detailed schedules and work plans.
• Provide project updates to stakeholders.
• Assign tasks and communicate deliverables.
• Manage vendor and supplier contracts.
• Lead meetings and take detailed notes.
• Measure performance and identify improvements.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree or PM certificate

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job 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