Junior Project Manager/Project Engineer

Job Description

Description

About Us

Babcock & Wilcox is a leader and innovator in the energy transition, providing an extensive range of proven, clean power production technologies. We deliver environmentally conscious, technology-driven solutions and services to energy and industrial customers worldwide – safely, ethically and as promised. At B&W you'll find interesting and challenging work, career growth opportunities, a competitive benefits package, and a great work environment.

B&W Canada is currently seeking a motivated individual to fill the role in its construction business as a junior Project Manager/Project Engineer in Central Region.

We invite young adults with engineering and technical training who are looking to grow their careers. Babcock & Wilcox is a company that is over a century old, with employees who have a long work history with the Company. If you are unsure whether you would succeed as a project manager, we have many employees to help mentor you and processes/procedures in place to guide you. We have a working relationship with our US counterpart to assist with onboarding and training.

Why choose B&W?

1. Highly supportive work environment focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
2. Vacation policy focused on fostering a productive work / life balance.
3. Comprehensive compensation package, health and dental benefits and pension and savings plans.
4. Employee and Family Assistance Program.
5. Great team environment.
6. Opportunity to travel for the company and work in other areas of the country.
7. Educational opportunities through courses dedicated to product knowledge and job skill improvement.
8. Mentorship and training when onboarded and throughout your career.

Job Description Summary

The junior Project Manager/Project Engineer will work in the Cambridge, ON office reporting to the Regional Construction Manager. The candidate will work with and be mentored by other project managers and superintendents in the office. Travel and time at project sites are normal for this role.

The successful candidate will be mentored to manage small construction projects in the industrial environment (Oil and Gas, Pulp and Paper, Mining, Power Generation, Environmental Controls Technology).

Specific Duties

• Project manage contracts between $50,000 and $1M.
• Working with an assigned construction supervisor, directs, plans and monitors resources for project completion, assessing manpower and material requirements.
• Monitors quotations for engineering and manufacturing lead times for proposals.
• Conducts regular project review meetings to follow contract performance status.
• Develops strategies for project margin improvement through order changes and reduction in costs.
• Works with internal team in the negotiation of terms and conditions, order changes and potential warranty or back charge items.
• Assist with estimates, schedules, plan construction work packages and proposals in conjunction with the Project Manager.

Qualifications

Education and/or Relevant Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field, or a minimum of 2-3 years of experience as an on-site Project Manager.

· Interest or experience in managing smaller projects involving engineering, procurement, and construction.

· Familiarity with scheduling tools such as MS Project.

· Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.