Babcock & Wilcox · 4 weeks ago
Project Manager - Massillon
Akron, OH - Construction (100)1200 East Market Street - Suite 651
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBabcock & Wilcox is a leader in energy and environmental technologies, and they are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the construction execution for the Massillon project. This role involves overseeing all aspects of project management, including planning, safety, quality, and stakeholder communication.
Electrical DistributionEnergyService Industry
Responsibilities
Own the project execution plan, baseline schedule (Primavera/MS Project), cost control, cash flow, and change management from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover
Lead stage-gate reviews, risk registers, and mitigation strategies (per PM best practices) to keep scope, cost, and schedule aligned
Coordinate design-assist/constructability reviews with engineering to optimize methods and modularization
Through personal example and leadership, maintains company reputation for outstanding client service and project quality
Is the on-site Company representative with regard to craft issues and adherence to associated collective agreements
Drive permitting (city, county, state), environmental compliance, and EHS alignment—including OSHA, confined space, hot work, lifting plans, and site logistics
Ensure testing/inspection plans and documentation are executed and retained (ITPs, weld maps, NDE, pressure tests) consistent with contract requirements
Champion BWCC’s “Safety is our TOP priority” culture; conduct JHAs, daily toolbox talks, and safety audits; track leading/lagging indicators
Implement QA/QC programs (submittal reviews, RFI management, NCRs, punchlists, turnover packages, O&M manuals)
Work with Procurement to manage procurement strategy: bid packages, vendor selection, POs/subcontracts, expediting, logistics, and material control for pressure parts, piping, instruments, structural steel, and specialty equipment
Administer prime contract and subcontracts
Direct daily field activities with site superintendent(s); sequence workfaces; resolve constraints; maintain 3‑week look‑aheads and pull planning as needed
Coordinate multi‑discipline construction (civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, I&C) and tie-ins to utilities consistent with the BrightLoop process
Establish and lead site project team upon award of contract
Chair OAC (Owner–Architect–Contractor) meetings; issue weekly status reports, KPIs, and executive dashboards
Engage with local officials, utilities, and management to maintain schedule certainty and community relations
In response to RFQ’s works with estimating group to complete project costing, pricing and submittal of proposal to customers
Communicates project status to management
Oversee pre‑commissioning/commissioning planning (systemization, MC/SC packages, SAT/FAT coordination), performance tests, and final turnover to operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field, or a minimum of 7+ 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 stakeholders
Experience in managing large projects involving engineering, procurement, and construction
Familiarity with Primavera scheduling tools
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
Speak, read, and write English
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
Familiarity with ASME, NFPA and related codes, welding procedures
Ability to read, write, and understand contract language, contract drawings, and contract specifications
Preferred
French would be an asset
Experience with, or a willingness to learn, equipment operations
Company
Babcock & Wilcox
Babcock & Wilcox, based in Akron, Ohio, USA is a global leader in energy and environmental technologies and services for power, renewable and industrial markets.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$227.5MKey Investors
West Virginia Department of Economic DevelopmentAxos Bank
2025-11-05Post Ipo Equity· $67.5M
2024-12-10Grant· $10M
2024-01-18Post Ipo Debt· $150M
Leadership Team
Cameron Frymyer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Gillianne Hetrick
Senior Vice President Corporate Operations
Recent News
2026-01-09
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