Senior Manager, Projects - Piping and Welding

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) with match

Paid vacations

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Career programs

Global recognition

Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Senior Manager of Projects to oversee piping and welding initiatives across major mechanical construction programs. The role demands strategic leadership, deep code knowledge, and coordination with engineering, QA, and construction teams to deliver safe, compliant, and on-time project execution.

You will report to the Director of MMC Operations and work in a remote capacity from anywhere in the United States, aligning with regulatory requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience in industrial, power generation, or nuclear construction environments.
• Experience managing large-scale piping fabrication and installation projects involving carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy materials.
• Experience coordinating mechanical construction activities in accordance with ASME, AWS, API, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and project performance.
• Strong working knowledge of welding processes including GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), and FCAW, as well as nondestructive examination (NDE) requirements.
• Proven ability to manage welding quality programs, turnover packages, code compliance documentation, and jurisdictional inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of major mechanical construction projects, with specific responsibility for piping system installation, fabrication, and welding activities.
• Manage all phases of piping construction including design coordination, material procurement, fabrication, field installation, hydrostatic testing, and system turnover.
• Ensure welding activities comply with applicable codes and standards, including ASME B31.1, B31.3, Section IX, AWS, and project-specific quality requirements.
• Review and approve welding procedures (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQRs), and welder qualification records to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Resolve complex mechanical, piping, and welding-related field issues while minimizing impacts to project schedule and budget.
• Interface with engineering, quality assurance, and construction teams to ensure constructability and successful execution of piping systems.

Skills

Project management

Welding knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ASME

AWS

API

Job description

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Senior Manager, Projects - Piping and Welding

Requisition Number: 35133

Company: Westinghouse Electric Co

Location: 29673, SC, US, 29673

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Sr. Manager of Projects, you will oversee projects in the piping and welding areas. You will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for complex mechanical projects, serving as the primary authority on piping construction, welding execution, and code compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

You will report to the Director of MMC Operations. This is a remote role that can be performed from anywhere in the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of major mechanical construction projects, with specific responsibility for piping system installation, fabrication, and welding activities.
• Manage all phases of piping construction including design coordination, material procurement, fabrication, field installation, hydrostatic testing, and system turnover.
• Ensure welding activities comply with applicable codes and standards, including ASME B31.1, B31.3, Section IX, AWS, and project-specific quality requirements.
• Review and approve welding procedures (WPS), procedure qualification records (PQRs), and welder qualification records to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Resolve complex mechanical, piping, and welding-related field issues while minimizing impacts to project schedule and budget.
• Interface with engineering, quality assurance, and construction teams to ensure constructability and successful execution of piping systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of project management experience in industrial, power generation, or nuclear construction environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale piping fabrication and installation projects involving carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy materials, and specialty piping systems.
• Experience coordinating mechanical construction activities in accordance with ASME, AWS, API, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and project performance.
• Strong working knowledge of welding processes including GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), and FCAW, as well as nondestructive examination (NDE) requirements.
• Proven ability to manage welding quality programs, turnover packages, code compliance documentation, and jurisdictional inspections.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $144,000.00 to $180,000.00.

Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

Safety and Quality

Integrity and Trust

Customer Focus and Innovation

Speed and Passion to Win

Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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