Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Mid-Atlantic Region)

About the role

The Project Manager will report to the T&D Manager of Projects and will be responsible for executing T&D projects and pursuits across multiple business lines within the region. This includes supporting Transmission Line, Distribution Modernization (DMod), Underground & Submarine Cables (UGSC), Networks, Integration & Automation (NIA), and other T&D Business Lines that require additional project management beyond their existing PM capacity.

The Project Manager will oversee the pursuit process, build project execution teams, and manage project implementation. Throughout this process, they will foster a culture of proactive communication, continuous improvement, and a strong focus on growth and profitability. Additionally, the Project Manager will collaborate with the T&D Manager of Projects to develop project management strategies that enhance Burns & McDonnell's position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pursuit process for projects in emerging business lines, building a strong opportunity pipeline, acting as the capture manager for new prospects, driving go/no-go evaluations, and steering opportunities through the risk management process.
• Oversee project metrics for emerging business lines, including monitoring profitability and financial performance of projects, ensuring adherence to Burns & McDonnell Quality Control procedures, and overseeing the implementation of project management methodologies, procedures, and tools.
• Track schedule development and ensure compliance with timelines, identify and drive effective change management strategies, and proactively coordinate with national business line management to align emerging business line activities with broader organizational goals.
• Identify target client opportunities and oversee pursuit coordination alongside the Sales team and seller-doers, direct quality control (QC) efforts, and provide support in contract reviews, negotiations, and advisement.
• Ensure alignment and collaboration with Regional Office staff, focusing on staff development, quality control, and resource coordination, and support PMIT (Project Manager In-Training) team members in emerging business lines.
• Uphold strict compliance with company and site safety policies, ensuring all projects operate within safety standards.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field from an accredited program is required.
• 7 years of relevant consulting experience, preferably within the transmission and distribution industry, with a focus on transmission engineering design and/or project management preferred.
• Proven success in client and business development, demonstrating strong relationship-building and strategic growth.
• Extensive experience in project management, including proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination, budgeting, schedule management, and client collaboration.
• Strong facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Track record of financial success, including delivering projects within budget, achieving savings, and maintaining strong profit margins.
• Ability to lead, influence, and manage teams with thoughtfulness and positivity.
• Exceptional planning and analytical skills to optimize project outcomes and decision-making.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to employees, management, and clients at all levels.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, including proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent software.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Skills

• Strong facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, influence, and manage teams with thoughtfulness and positivity.
• Exceptional planning and analytical skills to optimize project outcomes and decision-making.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, including proficiency in Microsoft Project or equivalent software.