Overhead Transmission Project Manager (Fort Worth)

About the Role

Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning full-service Engineering, Architectural, Construction, Environmental, Permitting, and Consulting services firm. We are a 100% employee-owned company with regional and project offices nationwide. Our Overhead Transmission Line department is seeking Project Managers to join our growing business at our Dallas-Fort Worth office. The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to overhead transmission, ensuring the successful completion of projects and fostering strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.
• Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects.
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services meet client satisfaction and adhere to internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Own internal project financials, staffing/resource forecasts, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with clients for coordination, strategic planning, scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.
• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each client Account.
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and issues requiring office support.
• Travel to client and project locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited program.
• 7 years of applicable experience required.
• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in industries such as aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment and work overtime on short notice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong computer skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with owners, contractors, engineers, and designers in a multi-disciplined project team environment.
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. Travel is expected up to 15% of the time.