Babcock & Wilcox

Project Manager

Babcock & Wilcox • $88K — $105K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience as an on-site Project Manager.
  • Expertise in commercial construction trades with experience in project management and estimating.
  • Proven track record managing multi-year projects with budgets over $3M and various stakeholders.
  • Experience with large projects involving engineering, procurement, and construction.
  • Familiar with Primavera scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with estimating group on project costing and proposal submissions.
  • Enforce company safety policies and procedures.
  • Update management on project status regularly.
  • Lead the project team on-site after contract award.
  • Work with Project Management Office (PMO) to standardize project management practices globally.
  • Develop project performance metrics across business lines.
  • Manage project risks and conduct regular assessments and audits.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Work on diverse and challenging projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement in safety-first workplace culture.
Full Job Description
  • In response to RFQ's works with estimating group to complete project costing, pricing and submittal of proposal to customers.
  • Supports and enforces all company safety policies and procedures
  • Communicates project status to management
  • Establish and lead site project team upon award of contract.
  • Works with Project Management Office (PMO) to establish and develop consistent project management processes, procedures, tools and methods throughout the global organization
  • Collaborate with various business lines to develop project performance metrics across all organizations
  • Drives project risk management and mitigation through strict governance processes and procedures
  • Perform regular project assessments & audits of projects
  • Evaluates aspects of operational costs and works towards reducing costs and expenses where possible without sacrificing safety or quality
  • Provides on-site project management upon award of contract
  • Is the on-site Company representative with regard to craft issues and adherence to associated collective agreements
  • Through personal example and leadership, maintains company reputation for outstanding client service and project quality

Education and/or Relevant Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field, or a minimum of 5 years of experience as an on-site Project Manager
  • Demonstrable knowledge of commercial construction trades and proven experience in both project management and estimating disciplines
  • Managed the successful delivery of multiple, multi-year projects with $3M+ budgets, 1-2 year project timelines, and many stake holders
  • Experience in managing large projects involving engineering, procurement, and construction
  • Familiarity with Primavera scheduling tools

Candidate Requirements
  • Speak, read, and write English, and French would be an asset
  • Familiarity with boilers and steam generating equipment
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
  • Must be able to work according to our customers schedules which may include weekends / after hours.
  • Must be able to wear proper PPE for the job
  • Experience with, or a willingness to learn, equipment operations
  • Familiarity with ASME, NFPA and related codes, welding procedures
  • Ability to read, write, and understand contract language, contract drawings, and contract specifications

Preferred Skills and Competencies
  • Ability to work as a team member on projects with an aptitude for problem solving
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Able to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities
  • Positive presence and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work independently, self-starter, and motivator

About Babcock & Wilcox

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. (B&W) is a global leader in energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets. B&W provides steam generation and emissions control equipment, aftermarket parts and services, and replacement parts and services for existing power plants. The company also supplies advanced technologies for waste-to-energy and biomass energy. B&W was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.
Learn more about Babcock & Wilcox
Size
1,800 employees
Market Cap
$448.3 million
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$10.3 million
5 Year Trend
-12.6%
Revenue
$566.3 million
NASDAQ
BW
* Ladders Estimates

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