Project Manager

About the role

The Project Specialist 2 serves as a Project Manager overseeing all day-to-day project activities, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. They are accountable for project-level profit and loss and schedule elements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, direct, and execute all day-to-day project activities according to set timelines and budget milestones.
• Be proactive in the proposal and costing phase of the project, working in concert with Proposal/Estimating group to ensure competitiveness and maintain or increase As Sold Project Margin.
• Lead cost evaluation and scrubbing activities, presenting the entire opportunity for management’s approval.
• Write and produce best-in-class proposal documents under the guidance of a senior proposal manager.
• Maintain proposal project information in Salesforce.com.
• Interface with B&W Sales and customers during the bid phase.
• Review and interpret customer specifications, preparing exceptions and clarifications while maintaining B&W's competitive advantage.
• Engage in research of past and legacy projects using B&W business systems and archives to develop solutions and technical offerings.
• Develop initial Project Execution Plans and Price Approval Request (PAR) documentation, including technical and commercial risk assessment.
• Lead PAR meetings and provide management with updates.
• Work with the appropriate departments to develop technical and commercial offers, including Engineering, Legal, Supply Chain, Project Management, Business Units, and other groups as necessary.
• Obtain approvals for pricing, commercial, and technical positions, reviewing risks and opportunities from the Business Units.
• Develop and maintain formal communications, adequate documentation, and records of the project.
• Communicate project status and escalate critical issues within the area of responsibility.
• Utilize extensive B&W knowledge to produce quality proposals.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technology, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years technical experience in the power generation field, with knowledge of power plants and steam creation processes.
• Preferred knowledge of boilers firing various fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), industrial process recovery, and auxiliary systems.
• Proficient in proposal management with an emphasis on building commercial skills and developing best-in-class proposal packages.
• Knowledge and understanding of package boiler products and systems.
• Familiarity with commercial contracting and B&W contracting guidelines.
• Technical background in utility and/or heavy industrial industries.
• Technical design and graphics skills are a plus.
• Demonstrated organization, communication, and writing skills.
• Driven work ethic and ability to work in high-pressure situations.