Babcock & Wilcox · 3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Fast Power
US-OH-Akron
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expBabcock & Wilcox is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide strategic leadership for a complex energy sector project involving boiler systems and steam generating equipment. The role focuses on ensuring safe and cost-effective project delivery while managing technical execution, project delivery oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
Renewable EnergyIndustrialEnergyCarbon CaptureElectrical DistributionService Industry
Responsibilities
Oversee engineering, procurement, and construction phases involving boilers, steam generating equipment, pressure parts, piping, and related energy process systems
Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ASME, NFPA) and welding and pressure boundary requirements
Resolve complex technical challenges across mechanical, electrical, combustion, instrumentation, and controls workstreams
Manage project baselines, cash flow, change management, risk mitigation, and interdependencies for the assigned largescale capital project
Conduct audits, performance reviews, and readiness assessments throughout project lifecycle
Administer complex contract structures (prime contracts, consortiums, EPC agreements, subcontracts, joint ventures)
Identify and mitigate commercial risks including milestones, payment structures, LDs, and change impacts
Lead dispute resolution with customers or subcontractors when required
Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure competitive sourcing and contract alignment
Champion a proactive safety culture, including structured audits, hazard analysis, and oversee project based quality programs (ITPs, inspections, NDE, weld mapping, commissioning)
Serve as chief point of contact for customer relations, escalated issues, and executive level communication
Support pre‑contract activities, including RFP/RFQ responses and cost estimating coordination
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered
15+ years of progressive project/program management experience including energy sector or boiler/steam system projects
Strong understanding of boiler systems, steam generation, pressure parts, and industrial energy processes
Demonstrated leadership over multi discipline EPC teams and major capital projects
Ability to read and interpret complex technical specifications, engineering drawings, and contract language
Experience in risk management, earned value analysis, and advanced scheduling
Familiarity with energy sector regulatory requirements and industry codes (ASME, NFPA, etc.)
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision making abilities
Technical aptitude in boilers, steam systems, and energy process environments
Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to operate effectively in complex, multi‑stakeholder settings
Professional certifications (PMP, PgMP, PE, etc.)
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
$457.5MKey Investors
West Virginia Department of Economic DevelopmentAxos Bank
2026-05-15Post Ipo Equity· $230M
2025-11-05Post Ipo Equity· $67.5M
2024-12-10Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Cameron Frymyer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jimmy B Morgan
Chief Operating Officer
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