Project Manager - Substation (Austin)

This position is responsible for providing direct project management for the Substation Engineering team in the South Central Region. The goal is to manage multiple projects across various clients and grow the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business in a dynamic and profitable manner, aligned with Burns & McDonnell's core values of safety, client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, and outstanding service. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage projects, lead teams, support regional growth, and contribute to long-term business planning and the future vision of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, and establish/achieve critical project objectives.
• Ensure overall project success, including safety, quality, and profitability.
• Manage engineering projects from concept to completion, with a basic understanding of siting, permitting, planning, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, and material management.
• Work closely with the project team to confirm deliverables and services meet client satisfaction.
• Identify project opportunities early, facilitate go/no-go decisions, determine project fees, write proposals, prepare and lead client presentations, and negotiate contracts.
• Support the development and maintenance of business plans; lead and support proposal efforts for profitable growth.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Oversee internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, and risk management.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures; establish and reinforce project control systems.
• Report regularly on progress, cost, profit, schedule, design questions, project risks, and any issues requiring support.
• Serve as a local point of contact for key clients in the region (account management).
• Conduct quality reviews on substation design projects (physical or P&C) as needed.
• Provide feedback on staff performance to the Department Manager and collaborate on assigning project opportunities to support staff development.
• Collaborate with other Project Managers across regional and branch offices and mentor Project Managers in Training (PMITs).
• Assist with recruitment, development, and retention of staff, and mentor staff for division growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field from an accredited program.
• 7+ years of applicable experience.
• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in industries such as 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, with attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment and work overtime on short notice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent computer skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues.
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software.
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to travel (20% of the time). Valid driver’s license required; must meet company standards for vehicle driving privileges.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering design and engineering project management experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an advanced degree in engineering/construction management.

This position is full-time and based in Austin, TX.