Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co., LLC (BWCC) is a subsidiary of Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) and a single‑source turnkey leader in field construction, construction management, and maintenance services for energy and industrial facilities. With experience ranging from complex large‑scale projects to fast quick‑turnaround repairs, our team combines exceptional skill, agility, and a deep safety commitment to consistently deliver dependable results through high‑quality and efficient project execution.
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The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of assigned BWCC construction projects or defined scopes of work from contract award through project closeout. Reporting to the Construction Manager or Site Project Director, this role manages safety, quality, cost, schedule, subcontractors, and client coordination for medium‑complexity projects or major work packages on large projects.
The Project Manager serves as BWCC’s on‑site representative, leading daily project activities, coordinating with field supervision, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and company procedures. This position requires extensive site presence and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Project Execution & Planning
- Manages assigned projects or scopes of work from mobilization through turnover.
- Develops and maintains project execution plans, schedules, cost forecasts, and staffing plans.
- Tracks progress against schedule and budget, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
- Supports estimating and pre‑construction activities, including constructability reviews and execution planning.
Safety & Quality Leadership
- Enforces BWCC’s safety policies and promotes a strong safety culture on site.
- Conducts Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) reviews and participates in safety audits and inspections.
- Ensures compliance with QA/QC requirements, including inspections, testing, RFIs, NCRs, and punchlists.
- Verifies work is executed in accordance with contract documents, codes, and specifications.
Cost Control & Financial Management - Manages project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
- Reviews invoices, approves subcontractor pay applications, and tracks committed vs. actual costs.
- Identifies opportunities to reduce costs without compromising safety or quality.
- Supports change management, including preparation of change orders, pricing, and documentation.
Schedule Management - Develops and maintains detailed project schedules and look‑ahead plans.
- Coordinates with superintendents and subcontractors to sequence work activities.
- Monitors schedule performance and implements recovery plans when delays occur.
- Utilizes scheduling tools such as Primavera or equivalent systems.
Subcontractor & Procurement Coordination - Assists with subcontractor selection and procurement activities.
- Manages subcontractor performance related to safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
- Coordinates material delivery, equipment needs, and site logistics.
- Ensures subcontract compliance with contractual and site requirements.
Site & Field Coordination - Provides on‑site project management support and coordination with field supervision.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned scopes.
- Coordinates multidisciplinary construction activities including civil, mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, and I&C work.
- Supports commissioning, systemization, and turnover activities.
Client & Stakeholder Communication - Communicates project status, risks, and progress to management and the client.
- Participates in project meetings, including OAC and subcontractor coordination meetings.
- Maintains professional client relationships through responsive communication and issue resolution.
- Escalates significant issues to the Construction Manager or Site Project Director as required.
Compliance & Documentation - Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory, environmental, and contractual requirements.
- Maintains accurate project records including daily reports, cost reports, schedules, and correspondence.
- Supports audits, project assessments, and internal governance reviews.
Skills Required
- Manage assigned construction projects from mobilization through turnover
- Develop and maintain project execution plans, schedules, cost forecasts, and staffing plans
- Track progress against schedule and budget, identify risks, and implement corrective actions
- Enforce safety policies, conduct Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) reviews, and participate in safety audits/inspections
- Ensure QA/QC compliance including inspections, testing, RFIs, NCRs, and punchlists
- Manage project costs, review invoices, approve subcontractor pay applications, and support change management
- Use Primavera or equivalent scheduling tools
- Coordinate subcontractor performance, procurement, material delivery, equipment needs, and site logistics
- Provide extensive on-site presence and serve as primary point of contact for assigned scopes
- Coordinate multidisciplinary construction activities including civil, mechanical, piping, structural, electrical, and I&C
What We Do
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises is an American power generation company.
