Project Manager Jobs in Louisiana

Project Manager jobs in Louisiana are in steady demand, with hiring concentrated in energy, construction, petrochemical, and healthcare sectors that anchor the state's economy. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Shreveport-Bossier City area are the main hiring metros, where employers like Turner Construction, Entergy Louisiana, and the Ochsner Health system maintain consistent project manager openings. The most in-demand specialties are construction project management, energy infrastructure, and IT or ERP implementations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles251+
Top employerENFRA
Top cityBaton Rouge, LA
Cities hiring51
Work type76% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Premier Marketing - Marketing Project Manager
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Premier Marketing - Marketing Project Manager
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Thibodaux, Louisiana
Business Operations
Marketing
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Bachelor's degree in communications

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Senior Project Manager
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Senior Project Manager
PALA Group, Inc
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Project Manager / Estimator
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Project Manager / Estimator
PALA Group, Inc
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Project Manager - D
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Project Manager - D
Resa Power
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
Senior Project Manager - Environmental
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Senior Project Manager - Environmental
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
New Orleans, Louisiana
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Data Science
On-Site
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Project Manager Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baton Rouge
63 jobs
New Orleans
43 jobs
Metairie
12 jobs
Monroe
11 jobs
Rayville
10 jobs
Pineville
8 jobs
Shreveport
8 jobs
West Monroe
8 jobs
Geismar
6 jobs

Project Manager Job Market in Louisiana

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

Who's Hiring

  • ENFRA
    ENFRA7
  • Ampirical
    Ampirical7
  • Cajun Industries
    Cajun Industries7
  • IES Communications
    IES Communications6
  • Steward Health Care
    Steward Health Care6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services49
  • Construction & Real Estate19
  • Energy10
  • Healthcare & Medical Services8
  • Education5

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project manager jobs across Louisiana.

  • PMP certification or active enrollment in a PMP-track program strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project, Procore, or Primavera P6
  • Familiarity with Louisiana construction codes, permitting processes, or energy regulations
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and contractor coordination

Project Manager Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project manager in Louisiana?

Most Louisiana employers expect a bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute, which requires documented project experience and an exam. Louisiana has no state-issued project manager license for most industries, though construction-heavy roles may expect candidates to understand Louisiana contractor licensing rules administered by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Entry-level candidates often start in coordinator or analyst roles before advancing.

How much do project managers make in Louisiana?

Project managers in Louisiana earn a median of about $162,850 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $119,600 for the lowest 10% to over $218,970 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project managers in Louisiana?

Louisiana project manager roles are posted by ENFRA, Ampirical, and Cajun Industries and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Louisiana's energy corridor along the Gulf Coast and its large hospital networks generate particularly consistent demand from industrial and healthcare employers.

Which Louisiana cities have the most project manager jobs?

Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Metairie have the most project manager openings in Louisiana. Baton Rouge and the Greater New Orleans area drive the bulk of listings through their concentration of petrochemical plants, port infrastructure, major hospital systems, and state government projects, while Shreveport-Bossier City adds openings tied to healthcare networks and regional construction activity.

Are there remote project manager jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, and more than some fields, since much project management work involves coordination, documentation, and reporting that can be done off-site. About 24% of project manager openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, though on-site construction and industrial roles remain largely in-person. IT project management and software implementation roles are the most consistently remote-eligible.

How can I get hired as a project manager in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a project coordinator or project administrator role, which large Louisiana employers in construction, healthcare, and energy regularly hire without requiring years of independent project leadership. Organizations like Ochsner Health, Turner Construction's Gulf States division, and state agencies often bring in coordinators who handle scheduling, documentation, and vendor communication. Earning a CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute strengthens an entry-level application, and lateral moves from estimating, operations, or clinical coordination roles are common stepping stones.

Where can I find and apply to project manager jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to project manager jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings from employers hiring right now. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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