Posted 6 months ago
Project Manager
@ Babcock & Wilcox Company
Saint John, New Brunswick
Overview
Babcock & Wilcox is hiring an intermediate Project Manager/Project Engineer for its Canadian construction business, working from the regional office and at project sites. The role manages mechanical construction projects in industrial settings (oil and gas, pulp and paper, mining, power generation) valued from $50,000 to $5M, in a unionized environment. Travel and weekend or after-hours work are part of the job, and bilingual French and English is required.
Responsibilities:
- Estimate, schedule and plan construction work packages and proposals
- Manage projects valued from $50,000 to $5M in a unionized environment
- Interface with customers to develop business opportunities
- Enforce company safety policies and control project risk and costs
- Provide on-site project management and represent the company on craft issues
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, or 5 years on-site project management experience
- Knowledge of commercial construction trades and estimating
- Experience managing large engineering, procurement and construction projects
- Bilingual in French and English
- Valid driver's licence and ability to work weekends or after hours
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Source type not verified · adp-myjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | engineering, construction management |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Babcock & Wilcox Company
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Charlotte |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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 an intermediate Project Manager/Project Engineer.
Why choose B&W?
- Highly supportive work environment focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Vacation policy focused on fostering a productive work / life balance
- Comprehensive compensation package, health and dental benefits and pension and savings plans
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Great team Environment
- Opportunity to travel for the company and work in other areas of the country
- Educational opportunities though courses dedicated to product knowledge and job skill improvement
- Social events
- Mentorship and training when onboarded and throughout your career
Job Description Summary
The intermediate Project Manager will work in the regional office reporting to the Regional Construction Manager. Travel and time at project sites are normal for this role.
The successful candidate will manage mechanical construction type projects in an industrial environment (Oil and Gas, Pulp and Paper, Mining, Power Generation and Environmental Controls Technology).
Specific Duties
- Work within a unionized construction environment managing projects valued in the range of $50,000-$5M
- Interface with customers developing business opportunities to sustain or grow the construction business
- Works with other project managers, safety and quality representatives, unionized superintendents and unionized craft (tradespeople) to execute construction work in industrial environments
- Estimate, schedule, plan construction work packages and proposals in conjunstion with the Regional Managers and Superintendents.
- Complete project costing, pricing and submittal of proposal to customers and B&W sales personnel
- Supports and enforces all company safety policies and procedures
- Communicates project status to financial and schedule support team and senior management (when required)
- Works with Project Management Office to implement consistent project management processes, procedures, tools and methods
- Drives project risk management and mitigation through strict governance processes and procedures
- Perform regular project assessments & audits of projects
- Evaluates aspects of project operational costs and works towards reducing costs and expenses where possible without sacrificing safety or quality
- Provides on-site project management upon award of contract
- Is the on-site Company representative with regards to craft issues and adherence to associated collective agreements
- Through personal example and leadership, maintains company reputation for outstanding client service and project quality
Education and/or Relevant Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field, or a minimum of 5 years of experience as an on-site Project Manager
- Demonstrable knowledge of commercial construction trades and proven experience in both project management and estimating disciplines
- Experience in managing large projects involving engineering, procurement, and construction
- Familiarity with scheduling tools such as MS Project
- Familiarity with Microsoft office applications
Candidate Requirements
- Bilingual in French and English - speak, read, and write
- Familiarity with Industrial equipment, piping, tanks, pressure vessels, boilers and steam generating equipment
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to work according to our customers schedules which may include weekends / after hours.
- Must be able to wear proper PPE for the job
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Ability to work as a team member on projects with an aptitude for problem solving
- Organized and detail oriented
- Able to manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities
- Positive presence and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently, self-starter, and motivator
Journal
Only you can see this. Kept on this device, and in your account when you sign in.