Utilities Project Manager Jobs in Louisiana

A Utilities Project Manager in the utilities industry is responsible for managing and overseeing various projects related to utilities such as water, gas, and electricity systems. These professionals plan, coordinate, and direct utility projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards. They are tasked with risk management, contract negotiation, budgeting, resource allocation, and team management. They also liaise with stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies, and ensure adherence to safety regulations and compliance standards.

Key skills for a Utilities Project Manager include excellent leadership and communication skills, project management expertise, proficient knowledge in utility systems, and the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and problem-solving abilities are also vital. They should hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified Construction Manager (CCM). Prior experience in the utility industry is a must, often in roles such as a Utility Engineer, Utilities Supervisor, or Project Coordinator, which provide the necessary technical knowledge and industry experience required for this position.

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Project Manager

  • New Iberia, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • New Iberia, LA
  • 4 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description POWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been...

Project Manager (AI Transformation)

  • Central, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Central, LA
  • 5 days ago

About Sembcorp Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions...

Project Manager/ Stormwater Design Engineer

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 13 days ago

Dewberry is currently seeking a Project Manager/Stormwater Design Engineer in our Baton Rouge, LA office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to...

Senior Project Manager/ Stormwater Design Engineer

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 13 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 13 days ago

Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager/Stormwater Design Engineer in our Baton Rouge, LA office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual...

Interdisciplinary Installation Environmental Program Manager

  • Bossier City, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Bossier City, LA
  • 14 days ago

Summary You will serve as the Installation Environmental Program Manager in the Environmental Branch, Public Works Department, of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Atlantic. Above...

Project Manager-Thermal Generation

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 17 days ago

As energy availability, reliability and security becomes increasingly critical, there's no end to the scope and significance of your work-and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we're...

Assistant Vice President Project Manager - PE/PG Site Investigation & Remediation

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 17 days ago

As part of the team in our Baton Rouge, LA office, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates...

Environmental Project Manager

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 19 days ago

What You'll Do Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an Environmental Project Manager I to join our team. This role performs multiple tasks on a project as assigned by their supervisor....

Environmental Senior Project Manager

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 19 days ago

What You'll Do Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team. This role is responsible to ensure that all required tasks on a project from...

Civil Project Manager

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 19 days ago

About LEMOINE LEMOINE is a nationally recognized leader in Infrastructure, Disaster Response, and Building Construction, ranked among the ENR Top 400 Contractors. Our Infrastructure Division...

Senior Lead Transmission Project Manager

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 21 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 21 days ago

energy, electric transmission, and other energy facilities; transportation; and local, state, and federal agencies, and lead growth for our business in Texas....

Project Manager - Turnaround

  • LA
  • 21 days ago
  • LA
  • 21 days ago

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability...

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Operations Project Manager - Offshore

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 28 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 28 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description At Refined Technologies, we believe operating with an eternal purpose fuels excellence. This guides everything we do; it gives us a purpose that is greater than...

Project Manager 2 - Electrical Engineer

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 29 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 29 days ago

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application...

Generation Asset Program Manager

  • Baldwin, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baldwin, LA
  • 30+ days ago

We're committed to being the clean energy leader in Louisiana. By investing in renewables like solar and utilizing carbon capture and sequestration technology to make our air cleaner, we're in...

Demographic Data for Louisiana

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Salary for Utilities Project Manager Jobs in Louisiana

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Highest Education Level

Utilities Project Managers in Louisiana offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
28.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
High School or GED
6.9%
Doctorate Degree
3.8%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Utilities Project Managers in Louisiana
2-4 years
31.8%
4-6 years
31.8%
10+ years
13.6%
1-2 years
9.1%
8-10 years
4.5%
Less than 1 year
4.5%
None
4.5%


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