Project Manager - EPC Transmission & Substation (Southeast Region)

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. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, constructs, and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind — to make our clients successful.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of Transmission and Substation EPC projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Lead and coordinate directly with engineering to establish development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements.
• Analyze, approve, and implement project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.
• Lead and oversee site mobilization and demobilization planning and support the Site Manager with field implementation.
• Develop the plan for and direct project turnover documentation, warranty administration, closeout, and record retention processes.
• Own project profit and loss performance.
• Develop and oversee project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking.
• Manage Prime Contract, subcontractor, and supplier invoicing processes.
• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal as required.
• Manage downstream contract administration including RFIs, submittals, change management, contract closeout, and claims mitigation.
• Lead and oversee downstream RFP and bid processes.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work for supplier and subcontractor contracts.
• Recruit, prequalify, evaluate, recommend, and select subcontractors and suppliers.
• Oversee materials receiving and management processes including inventory control, storage, and transportation.
• Oversee compliance with company and client policies related to small and diverse suppliers.
• Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, training, and policies.
• Perform project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits as required.
• Create and oversee project non-conformance reporting processes.
• Secure applicable project permits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement processes to confirm insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements are satisfied.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients on assigned EPC projects.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with owners, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Develop new and manage existing client relationships, expanding services and driving repeat business.
• Aid in pursuit of new clients, including coordination with Account Managers and regional leadership.
• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Identify opportunities early, support go/no-go decisions, determine project fees, and support profitable growth across the Southeast Region.
• Direct and coordinate activities of multiple disciplines across engineering and construction teams.
• Facilitate cost-effective utilization of staff while adhering to contractual and performance requirements.
• Provide mentorship and formal/informal training to interns, coordinators, engineers, and assistant project managers.
• Provide performance feedback for project team members to Department Managers.
• Collaborate across regional offices and mentor Project Managers in Training (PMITs).
• Support development and maintenance of regional business plans aligned with Southeast growth strategy.
• Analyze and communicate project status, risks, schedule, and costs to stakeholders.
• Present reports to internal and external executive management.
• Lead project meetings and ensure meeting minutes are generated and distributed.
• Review daily construction field reports as necessary.
• Manage and audit project documentation and filing systems.
• Report employee relations issues and consult with Human Resources as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience is required.
• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of 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, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software.
• OSHA 10 hour and OSHA 30 hour certification strongly preferred.

Skills

• Transmission (Overhead & Underground) Experience supporting high-voltage transmission line projects, including new builds and rebuilds.
• Coordination of siting, permitting, environmental compliance, and right-of-way acquisition.
• Understanding of structural design, foundations (direct embed, drilled shaft, helical piles), hardware design, and constructability.
• Substation Experience managing design and construction of substations across the transmission and distribution grid.
• Leadership of engineering teams delivering transformer installations, breakers, protection & controls systems, and associated civil/site work.
• Integration of procurement and construction planning for reliable energization and commissioning.

Benefits

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans