Project Manager - Program Management (Southeast Region)

About the role

Burns & McDonnell is the market leader in program management services for 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 with other project managers and functional specialists, maintaining professional relationships and clear communication with clients, internal teams, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project management through development, execution, and closeout in 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 client requirements.
• Clearly communicate risks 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 field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 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 industries is preferred.
• 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 with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with owners, contractors, engineers, and designers in a