Project Manager - US Rubber & Specialty Applications

PALA Interstate; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PALA Interstate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is looking for a US RUBBER Project Manager who will manage projects from initiation through completion. Responsibilities include coordinating with clients and internal teams, ensuring projects are executed safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of project management experience in heavy industrial construction.

Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in project management software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within heavy industrial construction.
• Experience managing Rubber Lining, Industrial Coatings or other soft craft projects a plus.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and project scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage awarded projects including scheduling and material procurement.
• Serve as the point of contact between US RUBBER and clients.
• Coordinate with internal teams for successful project execution.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cost control

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, or Industrial Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary: A US RUBBER Project Manager is an energetic self‑starter with strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing awarded projects from initiation through completion. This role serves as a key liaison between clients, field teams, and internal departments, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Manage awarded projects including scheduling, material procurement, subcontractors, and field coordination.
• Serve as the point of contact on assigned projects between US RUBBER and Clients.
• Coordinate with estimating, operations, accounting, and safety teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Understand all factors relating to estimates to ensure profitability is factored into information/estimates provided to customers.
• Support project handoff to field teams and maintain accurate project files and documentation.
• Work with operations personnel for resource allocation as project manpower fluctuates and projects complete.
• Review and prepare reports for both internal and external distribution.
• Establish and maintain project budgets, job cost tracking, and forecast reporting.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, and costs to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Manage change orders, extra work, and contract documentation.

Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment across all phases of work.
• Maintain relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Utilize market conditions, resource availability, and workload forecasting to support planning efforts.
• Responsible for facilitating project closeout and lessons‑learned reviews to improve future performance.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within heavy industrial construction.
• Experience managing Rubber Lining, Industrial Coatings or other soft craft projects a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with scheduling and estimating software is a plus (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD).
• Strong understanding of cost control, budgeting, and project scheduling.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current TWIC & OSHA Card.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PALA Group, Inc. and its Subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.