Project Manager - Substation (Houston)

About the role

This position is responsible for providing direct project management for the Substation Engineering team located in the South Central Region. The goal of the position is to directly manage multiple projects across multiple clients and grow the T&D business in a dynamic and profitable manner based upon Burns & McDonnell's core values of safety, client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, and overall outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, budgeting and establishing/achieving critical project objectives.
• Responsible for the overall success of projects (safety, quality, and profitability).
• Provide management of 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 are being provided to client’s satisfaction.
• Identify project opportunities early and facilitate go/no-go decisions, determine project fees, write proposals, prepare and lead client presentations, and negotiate contracts.
• Support development and maintenance of business plan; lead and support proposal efforts to support profitable growth.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Responsible for internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, and risk management.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish and/or reinforce project controls systems.
• Report regularly on progress, cost, profit, schedule, design questions, project risks, and any issues requiring support.

Additional Responsibilities

• Account management as a local point of contact for key clients in the region.
• Conduct quality reviews on substation design projects (physical or P&C) as needed.
• Provide feedback on staff performance to Department Manager and work with Department Manager to assign project opportunities to support staff development goals.
• Collaborate with other Project Managers across Regional and/or Branch Offices and mentor Project Managers in Training (PMITs).
• Assist with recruitment, development and retention of staff and mentor staff for division growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Ability to travel. Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

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