Entry Level Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Civil Engineering Project Manager to join our Land Development team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is an opportunity to join a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals. Westwood is dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Westwood is looking for a driven, self-starter with good communication skills. This individual will be pairing their civil engineering technical skills with their project management experience to coordinate, plan, organize, and execute projects within their team.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the management of projects from inception through completion

Provide direction and manage work quality of a team of engineering designers, interns, and technicians

Assist in the preparing and managing proposals, contracts, invoicing, work in process and account receivables

Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies

Prepare, maintain, coordinate project schedules of multiple concurrent projects with clients and design team

Communicate directly with clients and public governing agencies

Assist project manager in Developing and tracking project milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery

Recruit, manage, develop, lead, inspire and coach design team

Prepare plan documents and supporting design calculations

Produce high-quality work and implement and maintain QA/QC procedures

Assist in business development

Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues

Able to understand proposals and contract scope of services

Able to identify scope creep, write and capture additional services in a timely manner

Assist in Overseeing the technical and financial aspects of various projects

Coordinate with other disciplines and support services

Make decisions independently in regards to various issues and methods

Able to accept and give performance feedback

Required Skills

Organized with the ability to self-prioritize

Demonstrates active listening techniques

Outgoing, friendly, approachable (team player)

Previous leadership experience or someone ready for a step up

Strong communication skills with team members and clients

Proposal writing, project budget management and schedule preparation with the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget

Working knowledge and ability to QA/QC construction drawings

Competent technical skills required to complete engineering tasks

Capable of proactively pursue design solutions

Ability to delegate assignments and determine methods and procedures

Self-motivated with the ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines without supervision

Ability to be open to others ideas and willing to compromise

Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual

Able to compromise and accept other's ideas

Capable of envisioning the client's goals

Good reputation amongst peers, clients, and agencies

Able to follow general directions and guidelines for the firm's policies, practices, and procedures

Required Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Proficient in computer software (Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Outlook, Microsoft Project)

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Louisiana (or capable of obtaining)

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Engineer

Management experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team

Preferred Experience

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Strong presentation skills paired with the ability to coach and motivate others

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides 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. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.