Construction Jobs in Louisiana

Construction jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in oil and gas infrastructure, commercial development, and residential rebuilding across a state that sees consistent demand from coastal restoration projects and industrial expansion along the Mississippi River corridor. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lake Charles are the largest hiring metros, with major contractors like Turner Construction, Jacobs Engineering, and Bechtel maintaining a steady presence on long-term capital projects throughout the state. Carpenters, electricians, pipefitters, and heavy equipment operators are among the most sought-after specialties at both journeyman and foreman levels. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles56
Top employerEDG
Top cityBaton Rouge, LA
Cities hiring19
Work type95% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Think Power Solutions
Field Construction Representative Telecom/Fiber
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Field Construction Representative Telecom/Fiber
Think Power Solutions
Shreveport, Louisiana
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
High school diploma or GED
11-50

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Raba Kistner Inc.
Construction Materials Technician II, III
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Construction Materials Technician II, III
Raba Kistner Inc.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Raba Kistner Inc.
Construction Materials Technician I
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Construction Materials Technician I
Raba Kistner Inc.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Senior Project Manager- Data Center Construction
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Senior Project Manager- Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Shreveport, Louisiana
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$140k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
201-500

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EDG Inc
Construction Manager I
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Construction Manager I
EDG Inc
Metairie, Louisiana
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Bachelor's degree in construction management
501-1,000

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Construction Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Shreveport
7 jobs
Metairie
6 jobs
New Orleans
5 jobs
Lafayette
4 jobs
Ponchatoula
4 jobs
Monroe
3 jobs
Leesville
2 jobs
Alexandria
2 jobs

Construction Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

EDG
EDG5 open roles
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Lamp Design + Build4 open roles
Raba Kistner
Raba Kistner3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in construction jobs across Louisiana.

  • Active Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors license or applicable trade license recognized in Louisiana
  • Completion of a registered apprenticeship or journeyman certification in the relevant construction trade
  • Demonstrated experience with OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification
  • Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, schematics, and project specifications
  • Experience operating heavy equipment or construction tools specific to the applied trade
  • Valid driver's license with a clean record and reliable transportation to job sites

Construction Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a construction worker in Louisiana?

The path depends on your trade, but most workers in Louisiana enter through a registered apprenticeship program administered through a local union or contractor association. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors issues licenses for specialty trades like electrical, plumbing, and general contracting, and most require passing a trade exam plus documented field experience. A high school diploma or GED is the standard educational baseline, with vocational or technical school programs at community colleges like Delgado offering a strong head start.

Which companies hire construction workers in Louisiana?

Employers hiring constructions in Louisiana right now include EDG, Lamp Design + Build, and Raba Kistner, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Louisiana's ongoing petrochemical plant expansions along the I-10 corridor and post-storm rebuilding along the coast keep large industrial and commercial contractors consistently active in the state.

Which Louisiana cities have the most construction jobs?

Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Metairie are the cities with the most construction openings in Louisiana. New Orleans drives volume through commercial development and federally funded coastal resilience projects, Baton Rouge anchors industrial and petrochemical construction along the Mississippi, and Lake Charles continues to see activity from liquefied natural gas facility expansions and post-hurricane rebuilding that has drawn contractors from across the country.

Are there remote construction jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, but they're rare. Most construction work is hands-on and tied to a physical job site, which limits remote options significantly. About 5% of construction openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to be on the project management, estimating, or inspection side rather than field labor.

How can I get hired as a construction worker in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is applying directly to a union apprenticeship through a Louisiana chapter of the Building and Construction Trades Council, which accepts applicants with no prior experience and provides paid on-the-job training from day one. Large industrial contractors active in the Baton Rouge and Lake Charles markets also hire entry-level laborers and helpers for cleanup, material handling, and site support. Earning an OSHA 10 card before applying signals safety awareness and gives candidates a concrete edge over other first-time applicants.

Where can I find and apply to construction jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to construction jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your trade, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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