Manager - Utilities Strategy & Transformation Consulting - 1898 & Co.
About the role
At 1898 & Co., we partner with clients to navigate the challenges of the energy transition, grid modernization, and enterprise performance improvement. Our Business Strategy & Transformation Consulting practice helps utility clients drive organizational, operational, and strategic change through innovative approaches and measurable outcomes. We are seeking a Project Delivery Manager for our Business Strategy & Transformation Consulting group to lead high-impact projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders. This leadership role blends deep industry knowledge with strong consulting skills, providing opportunities to shape strategy, deliver transformation initiatives, and drive lasting client impact. As part of Burns & McDonnell, you will also play a key role in supporting our culture, values, and mission while advancing the growth of our practice.
Primary location: Kansas City, MO; additional location: Chicago, IL.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to consulting staff; conduct monthly one-on-one meetings and performance evaluations.
- Recruit, develop, train, and retain high-performing staff members.
- Interpret and communicate organizational policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
- Coordinate workload, monitor billable time, and communicate staffing needs to managing directors, business line leads, and project managers.
- Promote the Burns & McDonnell culture, values, and mission, along with 1898 & Co.’s traits: tenacious problem solvers, curious seekers, unselfish collaborators, and grit.
- Enforce compliance with company and client safety policies.
- Ensure QA/QC process adherence across all projects.
- Lead end-to-end delivery of strategy and transformation consulting engagements for utility clients