Project Manager - Modules
Summary:
Management of all phases of program and project activities for small projects in value and a variety of scopes that include engineering, procurement, construction and /or operations. Directs preparation of work plans, supervises project teams, and manages project scope, budget, and schedule. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all phases of planning and execution on medium projects as defined by medium potential risk, complexity, manpower requirements and /or contract value (typically less than $50 million).
- May have responsibility for multiple projects.
- Establishes and monitors project safety and quality programs.
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, and controls projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.
- Supervises project personnel through subordinate leaders.
- Supports business development activities.
- Represents the company to client and maintains client relationship.
- Manages professional employees and/or supervisors; may manage business support, technical or production staff.
- Has accountability for managing financial resources.
- Provides technical guidance to employees.
- Develops processes and procedures to implement functional strategies.
- Has in-depth expertise in own discipline and knowledge of the related disciplines.
- Applies technical and/or managerial expertise to improve effectiveness and provide guidance to employees in own area.
- Anticipates and interprets customer needs to identify solutions.
- Interprets business issues and adapts work priorities in own area.
- Manages budget for own area and allocates resources accordingly.
- Resolves operational, customer, employee or technical problems that impact the effectiveness of own area.
- Develops plans and coordinates resources to meet operational objectives within own area.
- Explains difficult concepts and persuades others to adopt a point of view.
- Manages the performance of employees through goal setting, ongoing assessment, and coaching.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management or industry equivalent.
- Proven experience (3 - 5 years’) as a project manager within a fabrication, heavy industrial, EPC, Engineering design, site experience or construction environment in the US industry, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to reach, stand, walk, use fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and perform repetitive motions.
- Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, or an industry-equivalent field
- 3–5 years of project management experience in fabrication, heavy industrial, EPC, engineering design, site, or construction environments
- Experience in the US industry
- Track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
- Ability to perform required physical activities, including standing, walking, reaching, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
The Shaw Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Shaw Group and has not been reviewed or approved by The Shaw Group.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many technical and management tracks, with engineering, supply chain, and project management roles commonly positioned at higher earning tiers. Compensation is often seen as comparatively strong versus similarly sized companies.
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Healthcare Strength — Core offerings typically include medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options, and eligibility often begins within 30 days of employment. The health package is described as comprehensive for full-time staff.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is available, often with a company match depending on position and location. Retirement provisions are consistently included alongside other standard corporate benefits.
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What We Do
With over 1.9 million square feet of fabrication and manufacturing capacity worldwide, The Shaw Group offers premier project delivery services, module fabrication (including engineering, design, and procurement), pipe fabrication, and pipe bending services to a diverse range of industries and industrial clients globally.









