Project Manager - Program Management (Southeast Region)

About the role

Burns & McDonnell is the market leader in providing program management services to the utility industry. The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) global practice is seeking Project Managers across the southeastern United States, with offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga, and Nashville; field assignments may be throughout the U.S. Typical project types include electric transmission and distribution, gas transmission and distribution, generation/supply interconnection, major customer connection, and communication networks and automation. The Project Manager will work on a cross‑functional program team alongside other project managers and functional specialists, maintaining professional relationships and clear communication with the client, internal program team, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

The job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and will stay open on an ongoing basis until filled.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project management through development, execution, and closeout in both greenfield and brownfield locations.
• Perform planning & scoping, siting & outreach, engineering, environmental & non‑environmental permitting, real estate acquisition, procurement, contracting, construction, and project controls.
• Work closely with the program team to confirm scope and deliverables meet the client’s requirements.
• Clearly communicate risk and issues with the program manager, project team, and client; take prudent action to mitigate or respond.
• Establish and execute project schedules to achieve program goals.
• Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals.
• Develop, implement, and improve project policies and standard procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 7 years of applicable experience.
• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, demanding work environment and work overtime on short notice.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with owners, contractors, engineers, and designers in a multi‑disciplined team to resolve design or drawing issues.