Project Manager

The posting

Why This Role Exists

MSB Consulting Engineers delivers complex technical and professional services that require disciplined project planning, clear communication, strong financial oversight, and consistent execution.

The Project Manager provides the structure and leadership necessary to move projects successfully from initiation through completion. This role works across departments and project teams to establish project plans, coordinate resources, manage schedules and budgets, identify and mitigate risks, maintain effective communication with clients and stakeholders, and ensure project commitments are successfully delivered.

The Project Manager serves as a central point of coordination between project teams, Department Managers, Project Controls, Accounting, and clients - helping ensure projects are properly established, actively managed, financially sound, and completed in accordance with MSB and client expectations.

How We Work at MSB

Success at MSB is measured not only by what we accomplish, but by how we accomplish it. Our Core Values define the behaviors we expect of every team member.

Lead with Energy

We lean into every challenge with initiative, positivity, and determination. We show up prepared, accessible, and engaged.

Trust is the Foundation

We build trust through honesty, expertise, respect, empathy, honoring commitments, and treating others as partners.

Own It, Deliver It

We follow through, double-check the details, and take the extra steps to ensure quality and impact.

Stronger Together

We collaborate openly because together we achieve more.

Enjoy the Journey

We celebrate progress and foster optimism, resilience, and purpose.

Position Summary

The Project Manager plans, directs, leads, and coordinates projects to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within established scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. This role creates visibility and accountability throughout the project lifecycle by coordinating project planning, project controls, client communication, risk management, financial performance, documentation, and closeout activities.

Why This Role Matters

Strong project management protects MSB's client relationships, financial performance, and ability to consistently deliver high-quality work. This role helps project teams stay aligned, identifies risks before they become larger issues, and provides leaders and clients with the information needed to make timely decisions.

What You'll Own

At MSB, project ownership means more than tracking tasks. It means creating the structure, communication, and accountability necessary to keep work moving, risks visible, and commitments on track from project initiation through closeout.

Project Initiation & Planning

· Review project initiation documentation to determine scope, time frame, funding limitations, staffing requirements, deliverables, and allocation of available resources.

· Coordinate estimates, requirements documentation, Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and other documentation required to begin project planning.

· Develop and coordinate project plans that establish deliverables, schedules, resource requirements, responsibilities, communication methods, and project controls.

· Ensure project budgets are properly phased and established within Unanet and applicable document management systems.

· Partner with Department Managers and Team Leads to define project responsibilities, resource assignments, and appropriate levels of authority.

· Initiate and lead project kickoff meetings to align project personnel and clients on tasks, deliverables, schedules, communication methods, and other project details before work begins.

Project Execution & Coordination

· Provide project leadership and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

· Maintain regular communication with project personnel regarding deliverables, deadlines, priorities, responsibilities, and overall project performance.

· Lead scheduled project meetings to obtain status updates, review progress, assess risks, resolve issues, and establish next actions.

· Coordinate activities across departments and disciplines when successful project execution requires involvement from multiple teams.

· Maintain appropriate project documentation and ensure critical project information is accessible to relevant stakeholders.

Schedule, Budget & Project Controls

· Monitor project schedules, budgets, labor utilization, milestones, and overall project performance.

· Utilize earned value management techniques and other project control methods to evaluate project performance and identify schedule or budget concerns.

· Identify trends, deviations, and risks before they materially affect project delivery.

· Communicate schedule deviations, potential budget overruns, resource concerns, project change orders, and other risks to Project Controls, Department Managers, and appropriate stakeholders.

· Work with project leadership to develop corrective actions when projects begin deviating from established plans.

Risk & Change Management

· Proactively identify project risks, constraints, dependencies, and potential barriers to successful project delivery.

· Facilitate discussions with project personnel to evaluate risk and establish appropriate mitigation strategies.

· Escalate significant project concerns when resolution requires leadership involvement.

· Ensure changes to scope, budget, schedule, resources, or client expectations are appropriately documented and communicated.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

· Create and implement a project communication plan that supports timely execution and informed decision-making.

· Provide clients with project status, budget, schedule, deliverable, and risk updates at mutually agreed-upon intervals.

· Serve as a consistent point of coordination among project personnel, Department Managers, Project Controls, clients, and other stakeholders.

· Communicate project challenges professionally and transparently while helping identify practical solutions.

Project Documentation & Closeout

· Ensure required transmittals, completion letters, and closeout documentation are prepared and sent to the client.

· Confirm project deliverables and administrative requirements are appropriately completed before project closeout.

· Collaborate with Accounting to help ensure outstanding Accounts Receivable items and other financial matters are addressed.

· Support effective project closeout, including documentation of outstanding items, lessons learned, and relevant project information.

Decision Making & Judgment

Recognize project risks, interpret project performance data, recommend practical corrective actions, and exercise sound judgment when balancing scope, schedule, budget, resources, client expectations, and business priorities. Escalate concerns appropriately while maintaining ownership of follow-through and resolution.

Core Competencies

Project Planning & Organization

Translates project requirements into structured, executable plans with clearly defined scope, schedules, milestones, resources, responsibilities, and deliverables.

Financial & Project Controls Acumen

Understands the relationship between project scope, labor, schedule, budget, earned value, financial performance, and successful project delivery.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Communicates clearly, consistently, and professionally with clients, project personnel, leadership, and other stakeholders.

Risk Identification & Problem Solving

Recognizes potential problems before they become significant project issues and takes appropriate action to mitigate risk.

Leadership & Accountability

Creates clarity and accountability across project teams and effectively coordinates individuals who may not directly report to the Project Manager.

Client Focus

Maintains proactive client communication while balancing client needs with contractual scope, budget, schedule, and MSB requirements.

Analytical Thinking

Uses project information, financial data, schedules, and performance indicators to understand project status and guide action.

Continuous Learning & Adaptability

Learns MSB systems and technical project environments quickly, adapts to changing priorities, and seeks opportunities to improve project management practices.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or five to seven years of relevant project management or related professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

· Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating projects involving schedules, budgets, resources, multiple stakeholders, and defined deliverables.

· Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, written communication, and client engagement skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to thrive in a thorough, continuous-learning environment and adapt to changing project conditions.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, and Unanet or comparable project management, financial, time-tracking, or document management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

· Professional Engineer (PE) license.

· Experience using earned value management and other project controls techniques.

· Experience supporting technical, engineering, consulting, or other professional-services projects.

Who Will Thrive Here

The most successful individuals in this role consistently demonstrate the qualities we associate with MSB's A-Players. They are professionals who:

· Create structure and clarity in complex project environments.

· Communicate proactively rather than waiting for problems to surface.

· Take ownership and follow through on commitments without being reminded.

· Use data and sound judgment to recognize risk and recommend action.

· Build trust with technical teams, leaders, clients, and business partners.

· Can respectfully challenge assumptions, ask difficult questions, and escalate concerns when needed.

· Balance urgency with accuracy and attention to detail.

· Adapt quickly to changing priorities, project conditions, and client needs.

· Continuously look for ways to improve project execution, visibility, and accountability.

Work Environment

Hybrid position based in Metairie, Louisiana. Work location and remote-work eligibility are subject to MSB policy, business needs, project requirements, and performance expectations.

What Success Looks Like

Success is measured by the predictability, visibility, accountability, and confidence you bring to project execution. A successful Project Manager:

· Ensures projects begin with clear scope, schedules, budgets, resources, responsibilities, and communication expectations.

· Keeps project teams and stakeholders aligned on priorities, deliverables, deadlines, and decisions.

· Identifies schedule, budget, scope, resource, and client risks early and coordinates appropriate action.

· Provides accurate and timely project information to clients, Project Controls, Department Managers, and leadership.

· Uses earned value and other project controls methods to understand performance and support informed decisions.

· Maintains disciplined project documentation, change management, and closeout practices.

· Builds trusted client and internal relationships through responsiveness, professionalism, and consistent follow-through.

· Helps projects achieve established scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations whenever reasonably achievable.

Growth Opportunity

As the individual gains experience and demonstrates success, there may be opportunities to assume responsibility for larger or more complex projects, broader portfolios, project management process improvements, mentoring, and additional project or operational leadership responsibilities.

Our Commitment to Your Success

At MSB Consulting Engineers, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional support. This position is designed for someone who is eager to learn, grow, and expand their impact over time. Through collaboration with experienced leaders and technical professionals, meaningful client work, and opportunities for professional development, the Project Manager will have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while contributing to the continued success of MSB.

At MSB, we don't just fill positions - we build careers, strengthen teams, and create opportunities for people to make a meaningful impact.