Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (St. Louis or Columbus)

About the role

Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning full-service Engineering, Architectural, Construction, Environmental, Permitting, and Consulting services firm. We are a 100% employee-owned company with regional and project offices nationwide. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, constructs, and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind - to make our clients successful.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to the design of overhead transmission.
• Manage the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establish and maintain a strong professional relationship with the project Owners, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and all other project stakeholders.
• Establish, maintain, and proactively grow client relationships into repeat business and expanded service offerings.
• Aid in the pursuit of new clients which includes coordinating with client Burns & McDonnell Client Account Managers and Burns & McDonnell leadership.
• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
• Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each Account.
• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Own internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), staffing, legal coordination, risk management, and change management.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to our clients' satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
• Support the development of the Transmission team by assisting with hiring, training, and mentoring.
• Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a combination of small projects.
• Participate in the strategic planning and development of sales plans.
• Travel to client office and project locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience, including 3 or more years of experience managing engineering projects in the Transmission & Distribution industry.
• Completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.