The Port of South Louisiana, as one of America’s largest tonnage ports, is the premier sea gateway for U.S. export and import traffic.  We currently seek a driven and motivated Project Manager.  The Project Manager will report to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)and will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with contracted engineering teams to develop project plans and timelines
• Monitoring project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and propose solutions to ensure timely completion.
• Facilitating communication and information flow among engineering teams
• Providing timely updates on project begin and end dates, deliverables, phases and progress
• Monitoring project budgets and expenses
• Ensures adherence to allocated funds by phases in projects and provides accurate tracking of project set-up and budget phases.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or similar business degree with 5 or more years experience in construction management, port operations, trade or industrial development.

Experience in capital outlay and Port priority grant administration is a plus.

Obtainment of a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) may be substituted for 1 year of the minimum experience requirement.

About Port of South Louisiana

The Port of South Louisiana’s district spans 54 miles of the Mississippi River in the parishes of St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, and St. James. It is an industrial region known for its petroleum refining, grain and petrochemical transfer and storage facilities. The Port of South Louisiana ranks #1 in total domestic trade, #2 in total foreign trade and imports, and #3 in exports. Our throughput accounts for 15% and 57% of total U.S. and Louisiana exports, respectively.

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