Senior Manager, Projects - Piping and Welding

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC; Orangeburg (SC); Remote; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Paid vacation

Flexible work

Education reimbursement

Career programs

Global recognition

Referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is seeking a Sr. Manager of Projects to oversee major piping and welding initiatives, providing strategic leadership for complex mechanical projects and ensuring code compliance across the lifecycle.

This is a remote role that can be performed from anywhere in the United States. You will lead design coordination, procurement, fabrication, hydrostatic testing, and turnover while collaborating with engineering, QA, and construction teams to ensure successful

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 piping fabrication and installation projects with carbon steel, stainless steel, alloys, and specialty piping systems.
• Experience coordinating mechanical construction activities with ASME, AWS, API, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with safety, quality, productivity, and performance focus.
• Knowledge of welding processes (GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW) and NDE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and oversight of major mechanical construction projects, focusing on piping system installation and welding.
• Manage all phases of piping construction: design coordination, procurement, fabrication, field installation, hydrostatic testing, turnover.
• Ensure welding activities comply with ASME B31.1, B31.3, Section IX, AWS, and project quality requirements.
• Review and approve welding procedures and qualification records for compliance.
• Resolve field issues to minimize schedule and budget impacts.
• Interface with engineering, QA, and construction teams to ensure constructability and successful execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Safety & quality focus

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

GTAW (TIG)

SMAW (Stick)

GMAW (MIG)

FCAW

NDE requirements

Job description

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.

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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

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

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