Babcock & Wilcox

Project Manager

Babcock & Wilcox$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field, or 5+ years as an on-site Project Manager
  • Knowledge of commercial construction trades
  • Experience managing large projects involving engineering, procurement, and construction
  • Familiarity with scheduling tools like MS Project
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Manage mechanical construction projects valued at $50,000-$5M
  • Develop business opportunities in a unionized construction environment
  • Collaborate with project managers and unionized superintendents to execute projects
  • Estimate and plan construction work packages with Regional Managers
  • Complete project costing and proposals for clients
  • Enforce company safety policies and procedures
  • Communicate project status to financial and senior management
  • Drive project risk management through governance processes
  • Conduct regular project assessments and audits
  • Work to reduce project costs without compromising safety or quality
  • Act as on-site company representative regarding craft issues and agreements

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours including weekend and after-hours as needed
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Exposure to diverse industrial projects and environments
  • Collaborative team culture in a supportive company environment
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary

The intermediate Project Manager will work in the regional office reporting to the Regional Construction Manager. Travel and time at project sites are normal for this role.

The successful candidate will manage mechanical construction type projects in an industrial environment (Oil and Gas, Pulp and Paper, Mining, Power Generation and Environmental Controls Technology).

Specific Duties
  • Work within a unionized construction environment managing projects valued in the range of $50,000-$5M
  • Interface with customers developing business opportunities to sustain or grow the construction business
  • Works with other project managers, safety and quality representatives, unionized superintendents and unionized craft (tradespeople) to execute construction work in industrial environments
  • Estimate, schedule, plan construction work packages and proposals in conjunstion with the Regional Managers and Superintendents.
  • Complete project costing, pricing and submittal of proposal to customers and B&W sales personnel
  • Supports and enforces all company safety policies and procedures
  • Communicates project status to financial and schedule support team and senior management (when required)
  • Works with Project Management Office to implement consistent project management processes, procedures, tools and methods
  • Drives project risk management and mitigation through strict governance processes and procedures
  • Perform regular project assessments & audits of projects
  • Evaluates aspects of project 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 regards 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
  • Experience in managing large projects involving engineering, procurement, and construction
  • Familiarity with scheduling tools such as MS Project
  • Familiarity with Microsoft office applications

Candidate Requirements
  • Familiarity with Industrial equipment, piping, tanks, pressure vessels, 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

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
Net Income
-$10.3 million
5 Year Trend
-12.6%
Revenue
$566.3 million
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