Project Management Director – Energy Advisory | 1898 & Co

About the role

At 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, our Energy Advisory department helps clients navigate the evolving energy landscape with confidence. Our team brings together expertise across Power & Fuels, Renewables, Power Markets, and Utility Finance to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions for utilities, developers, and investors. We combine deep engineering expertise with commercial, financial, market, and regulatory insight to help clients plan, develop, evaluate, and manage energy investments across the asset lifecycle.

We are seeking a Project Management Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for project delivery across the Energy Advisory department. This senior leadership role is responsible for leading and developing Energy Advisory project managers, advancing consistent project management practices, overseeing portfolio performance, and supporting the successful delivery of complex advisory engagements. The Project Management Director will work closely with Energy Advisory managing directors, business line leaders, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen project execution and financial performance across the department, reinforcing Burns & McDonnell’s core values of client satisfaction, integrity, commitment, safety, and outstanding service.

As the Project Management Director, you will lead the project management function across the Energy Advisory department, directly managing and developing Energy Advisory project managers while providing oversight of project delivery, resource coordination, financial performance, quality, and operational consistency across the department’s portfolio.

1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.

Responsibilities

You will collaborate with Energy Advisory leadership and project teams to ensure projects are effectively planned, managed, and delivered in alignment with client expectations and organizational objectives. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership and direction to the Energy Advisory project management team, ensuring efficient and cost‑effective utilization of staff.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain high‑performing employee‑owners supporting Energy Advisory engagements.
• Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports and selected department staff, providing clear feedback and professional development guidance.
• Interpret and communicate organizational goals, policies, and priorities to department personnel.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement aligned with Burns & McDonnell values.

Project & Resource Management

• Lead the development and execution of Project Management strategic initiatives supporting Energy Advisory programs and portfolios.
• Oversee delivery of complex, multidisciplinary Energy Advisory engagements across the department’s service areas.
• Guide the development and use of project management tools, workflows, and standards to improve consistency and efficiency across the Energy Advisory department.
• Provide oversight of quality control processes and ensure adherence to the Burns & McDonnell Quality Control program in collaboration with the project delivery managers.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies across all