Traveling Senior Project Manager - Pulp & Paper

Job Description

Job Description

Traveling Senior Project Manager – Pulp & Paper
Location: 100% project-based travel - United States
Company: The Boldt Company – National Power & Industrial
Anticipated Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,200

At Boldt, we build more than complex projects—we build strong relationships, great teams, and lasting impact.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager – Heavy Industrial (Pulp & Paper) to lead large, multifaceted projects from concept through commissioning. This is a hands‑on, field‑based leadership role for an experienced builder who thrives in complex industrial environments and is ready to be on the road 100% of the time. The anticipated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,200 annually. This information reflects the anticipated base salary for this position based on current market data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual’s skills, experiences, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

As a relationship‑focused builder, The Boldt Company delivers success through trust, collaboration, and accountability. As a Senior Project Manager – Heavy Industrial (Pulp & Paper), you will lead complex industrial projects from concept through commissioning while serving as a trusted partner to clients, project teams, and trade partners. You will protect and advance Boldt’s interests by fostering clear communication, strong relationships, and aligned teams, while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This hands‑on leadership role includes mentoring project teams, leading internal and external reporting, and maintaining long‑term client relationships that reflect Boldt’s people‑first culture and commitment to building lasting partnerships nationwide.

Why We Exist

• Our People: We create opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and reaching full potential.
• Our Partners: We collaborate with trust and respect to drive innovation and shared success.
• Our Customers: We exceed expectations through advocacy, problem‑solving, and collaboration.
• Our Communities: We give back with our time, talents, and resources—elevating dignity and doing good.

Why You’ll Love Working at Boldt

• Employee‑Owned: Your work fuels our success—and your future
• Purpose‑Driven: ESG‑focused work aligned with strong values
• Better Together: Teamwork, trust, and shared accountability
• Safety First: Everyone home safe—every day
• Career Growth: Real development through mentorship and hands‑on learning
• High‑Impact Projects: Complex industrial work that matters
• Lead & Mentor: Learn today, lead tomorrow
• Rich Culture: What started as a carpentry shop has grown into a multi‑million‑dollar company built on relationships and craftsmanship
• High Performance: By people, strengthened through AI and technology that enhance collaboration, transparency, and results.

At Boldt, high performance starts with strong relationships. We believe the best projects are delivered by teams that trust each other, communicate openly, and take ownership from the field to the office. Our culture blends accountability with support—where learning, mentorship, and collaboration power results. You won’t just contribute to projects that matter; you’ll grow alongside people who are invested in your success.

What You Bring

• Proven project leadership experience on large-scale industrial or power projects with full accountability for $50M+ scopes (larger preferred).
• Experience delivering power generation or industrial projects (simple or combined-cycle, fossil, or similar environments)
• Proven experience leading large, complex construction projects with full accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and financial outcomes
• A hands-on leadership style that earns respect in the field and creates alignment across craft, partners, and clients
• Experience managing self-perform work in union environments, with a strong grasp of labor planning, productivity, and field execution
• The ability to lead teams through complexity—removing obstacles, making clear decisions, and keeping people focused on what matters most
• Strong understanding of project financials and controls, including forecasting, cost management, and earned value
• Advanced scheduling knowledge, including critical path management and Primavera P6
• Experience coordinating engineers, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers with transparency and trust
• Knowledge of code and quality requirements, including pressure piping and compliance expectations
• Clear, respectful communication skills with the ability to challenge issues directly while strengthening relationships
• Comfort traveling 100% to project sites and being present where the work happens

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with equipment such as turbines, HRSGs, steam systems, and high-voltage electrical work
• Experience driving disciplined turnover, commissioning support, and project closeout
• Proficiency with tools such as Bluebeam and other construction technology platforms
• A passion for mentoring and developing future leaders
• Experience working on geographically diverse or nationally distributed project teams

Unsolicited Correspondence

The Boldt Group and its subsidiaries engage recruiting agencies exclusively through our Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team and only when a valid, Boldt‑approved agreement is in place. Boldt does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions at any time, including from agencies with an active agreement—unless the submission is expressly requested by the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team.
Any unsolicited submissions will be deemed the property of The Boldt Group, and no placement fees will be paid. All agency inquiries must be directed to the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. At this time, we are not entertaining any new agency submissions or outreach.

The Boldt Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.