Job Details

Position:Senior Project Manager/Project Director

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Id:784

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Senior Project Manager/Project Director

About Jedson Engineering:
Jedson Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm serving clients in industrial markets such as pulp & paper, consumer products, chemicals, food & beverage, and heavy manufacturing. We are committed to delivering excellence in engineering through innovation, collaboration, and technical leadership.

Position Overview:
Jedson Engineering is seeking Senior Project Managers and Project Directors to lead multi-discipline engineering projects supporting large capital investments. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in managing projects from early-stage development through detailed design and project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage large capital projects through all FEL (Front-End Loading) phases and into detailed design, procurement and construction management.
• Utilize Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) principles to support construction planning and execution.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and progress tracking tools to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients through clear communication and proactive problem solving.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience in an engineering environment.
• Proven experience with large-scale capital projects and engineering team coordination.
• Deep understanding of FEL phases and AWP methodology.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience in the pulp & paper, building materials, cement, material handling systems, metals, minerals and/or mining manufacturing sectors.
• Professional Engineer and /or PMP certification is a plus.

Why Jedson?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on impactful, high-value industrial markets projects
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

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