Project Manager - Environmental Engineering

About the role

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Project Manager for the Environmental Services Global Practice to support the Environmental Engineering team based primarily in Kansas City, Omaha, and Oklahoma City. The role involves managing a variety of civil and environmental engineering projects, including grading, stormwater management, stream and wetland restoration, solid waste facilities, coastal restoration, environmental remediation, coal combustion residuals, manufactured gas plants, mine reclamation, constructed wetland treatment systems, and multidisciplinary capital projects. The Project Manager will lead proposal development, marketing, scope and fee definition, client deliverables, technical guidance, regulatory negotiations, QA/QC, subcontractor management, contracts, schedules, and budgets, aligning with the company's core values.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals and marketing materials
• Define scope of work and associated fees
• Prepare client deliverables
• Provide technical guidance to project staff
• Negotiate with regulatory agencies (EPA, state agencies, etc.)
• Lead QA/QC tasks
• Manage subcontractors, contracts, schedules, and budgets
• Lead project teams in a dynamic and profitable manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or related program from an accredited institution
• Minimum 7 years of related professional experience (preference for 10 years)
• PE License or applicable credential
• Experience with business development, client maintenance, and proposal development
• Experience with project management, environmental regulation, and agency coordination
• Experience executing civil/environmental engineering methods and practices for bid-ready designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports
• Experience directing and reviewing work products of junior engineering staff
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated knowledge of civil and environmental engineering methods, permitting processes, and construction compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company vehicle‑driving standards
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (as required)

Schedule

Full‑time position with approximately 50% travel.