What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Management - Baton Rouge position at Bonton Associates?
Join a team with a dynamic culture. From day one, we’ve worked to build a diverse, inclusive environment where learning never stops. At Bonton Associates, we value different perspectives, respect unique life experiences, and encourage collaboration — while giving you the space for separation when you need it. We encourage and accelerate professional development across the entire organization, and we constantly strive to become a better, smarter, and more efficient team. Just as we work to deliver long-term client solutions, we want Bonton Associates to provide a rewarding long-term career path for every team member.
A few key perks that we offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Annual bonus opportunities
- Sign-on bonus opportunities for eligible individuals
- Comprehensive insurance plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long-Term Disability, and Life/AD&D
- Simple IRA retirement plan with employer match
- Contemporary office environment in the historical Downtown Baton Rouge
- And much more!
Primary Responsibilities
- Implements Project Management Planning principles on all projects under their responsible charge (scope, quality, risk, communications, opportunities, etc.)
- Monitors project performance metrics and adjusts project approaches and other factors that influence these metrics when necessary
- Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
- Leads multiple moderate and major projects
- Leads client and subconsultant negotiations
- Facilitates project planning and initiation
- Reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance
- Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products
- Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor
- Develop project WBS and associated scheduling and fees
- Coordinates project encoding, resource allocations, and reporting
- Leads internal and external design team in all components of project delivery
- Leads project closeout tasks
- Assigns tasks to and directs engineers, technicians, and administrative staff
- Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work
- Prepares and manages scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
- Supports the identification of project opportunities
- Supports preparation of proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs
- Organizes and leads community service programs
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Accredited Program
- At least 1-3 years of Project Management Experience
- Ability to obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in a reasonable timeframe
- Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) certification in a reasonable timeframe
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, etc.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Auto-CAD and other design software
Key Competencies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to acquire basic knowledge and develop specific job-related skills
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
- Displays initiative in the advancement of individual professional development
- Learning skills
- Analytical thinking
- Customer service orientation
- Team interaction and collaboration
- Ability to work independently
- Planning and organizing
- Attention to detail
- Stress tolerance
Physical Requirements
- Normal, corrective vision range; ability to see color and to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols
- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, bend and reach for long periods of times, including periods of time on construction sites
- Ability to reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Bonton Associates is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, service member status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
