Project Manager – Municipal Water/Wastewater (Multiple Locations)

About the role

Strong project managers are essential to our success. We're looking for a pro to support our growing Municipal Water & Wastewater Team. In this role, you will lead some of the industry's best engineers while executing highly technical, complex projects including water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump station, lift station, and storage tank design/construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and integrated design-build teams
• Provide leadership and guidance through all aspects of engineering and design-build projects from concept to completion
• Collaborate and coordinate with multi-disciplinary project teams to provide deliverables and services that meet internal QA/QC requirements and client expectations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout each project, building a relationship as a trusted partner as the project progresses
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and plan for the financial success of your projects
• Communicate project progress, cost and schedule metrics, design questions, and project challenges requiring additional support to department management
• Work to proactively identify and position Burns & McDonnell for upcoming projects and opportunities; utilize business development skills to lead proposals, win new projects, and increase existing client base
• Manage the review, negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders
• Leverage existing client relationships and focus on repeat work within each client account
• Be visible in the regional water and wastewater marketplace through leadership and participation in professional organizations
• Provide guidance and industry feedback or trends to the water leadership team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program required
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience (10 years preferred) in design engineering, including 3 or more years of experience managing engineering projects
• Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience
• Previous consulting experience preferred
• Professional Registration preferred
• Demonstrated success in project management strongly preferred
• 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

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Able to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Must be capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments
• Ability to devise new approaches to problems encountered
• Ability to influence, lead, and manage changes thoughtfully and positively
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, able to work overtime on short notice
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software