Project Manager - Power (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell’s energy storage team offers storage solutions that take clients from project conception, siting, and permitting to turnkey design, construction, and startup. As one of the only firms in the United States to offer a fully integrated turnkey solution in the energy storage industry, Burns & McDonnell has the market expertise to manage a wide variety of storage technologies including lithium-ion, flow, and mechanical storage systems. The company provides every essential service in the energy storage market and is a key player in the country’s transition to renewables.

This opportunity is ideal for a well-rounded, driven Project Manager with a focus on Energy Storage. The role requires an individual who enjoys engineering, business development, and project management—a "seller-doer" with high-quality technical and interpersonal skills. The Energy Storage team focuses on renewable power generation and storage in both the utility-scale and commercial/industrial markets, offering a wide range of design and project execution experiences. Designs include initial battery sizing, use case evaluation, and technology selection through full detailed design. Current projects range in size from 1MW to 400MW with interconnection voltages from 480V to 500kV and include both standalone storage and storage plus other renewables such as wind and solar.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal efforts for energy storage Owner’s Engineering proposals.
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget for proposal efforts; negotiate refinements with the client upon award.
• Coordinate with permitting authorities, customers, and design leads to drive customer solutions within required project standards.
• Coordinate a multi-disciplined engineering team to complete required tasks.
• Set and maintain project schedules; monitor and manage the team to meet project deadlines.
• Set and maintain project budgets; request and develop Change Order documents as required.
• Serve as the primary interface between the client and technical team.
• Multi-task among several projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate with discipline leads to drive site plans, energy storage technology, building plans, one-line drawings, BOP plans, substation plans, and other conceptual engineering documents and deliverables.
• Manage approved bidders list, prepare requests for proposal, manage bid tabulation, and drive total installed cost evaluation of procurements.
• Provide streamlined project information and detailed bill of material to estimating.
• Drive efficiency in bid efforts using software and implementing practices and tools to improve conceptual design and estimating efficiencies.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging energy storage technologies, including pricing and prevailing commercial information (delivery, major terms, etc.).
• Participate in industry conferences and publications to expand Burns & McDonnell’s presence in the renewable energy market, including developing white papers and presentations.
• Conduct project status meetings with clients as required.
• Travel to client offices/project sites as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, chemical, or mechanical preferred) or related field from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience, including 3 or more years managing engineering projects.
• Previous consulting engineering experience strongly preferred.
• Project development, project management, or renewable energy experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies in the dynamic renewable energy market.
• Willingness and ability to utilize IT to streamline work processes.
• Experience with estimating or designing energy storage systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of energy storage systems and construction practices is preferred.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects/tasks simultaneously, often within aggressive and compressed schedules.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project schedules and achieving target due dates.

Pay

$140,000.00 - $460,000.00 yearly. The expected compensation range is based on individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package includes a base salary and eligibility to participate in a discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance and disability coverage.
• Time off and wellness programs.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement program.

This position requires up to 50% travel and is full-time.