Transmission Department Manager - Southeast Region

Description

People Leadership & Development:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers through effective recruitment, mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Collaborate with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and oversee onboarding for all assigned staff (including interns, new graduates, transfers, and contract conversions).
• Guide employees in identifying and pursuing career paths within the T&D organization.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and create development plans as required.
• Identify training needs and implement targeted training programs in collaboration with T&D leadership.
• Champion a positive and inclusive culture rooted in safety, ownership, innovation, and teamwork.

Project Execution & Technical Excellence:

• Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects across the region and for our international teams.
• Monitor team performance on project execution and take corrective actions as needed to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Drive adoption of innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to enhance engineering efficiency and outcomes.
• Support proposal development and QA/QC efforts for key projects.
• Collaborate with regional and Burns & McDonnell India leadership to align project staffing, resource planning, and technical direction.

Strategic Planning & Business Growth:

• Contribute to the formulation and execution of the region’s strategic business plan, including SWOT analysis and vision development.
• Partner with Marketing, Account Management and Business Development teams to pursue new business, develop proposals, and support sales strategies.
• Promote diversity, innovation, and process improvement initiatives across the department.
• Coordinate with other regional and national leaders to share best practices and support Burns & McDonnell Global objectives.
• Facilitate alignment across T&D offices on standards, tools, and key initiatives.
• Support efforts to integrate global engineering resources and ensure consistent delivery.
• Aid in resource coordination and work assignment to ensure optimal project staffing.

Operational & Quality Oversight:

• Ensure compliance with T&D Quality Management System and support internal QA/QC processes.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and consistency in project delivery.
• Provide input into selection and implementation of project management systems.
• Support development of specialized market offerings, including EPC and program management solutions.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or a related field from an accredited program
• Minimum 7 years of consulting experience in transmission and distribution, with a focus on engineering design or project management
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an engineering or technical environment
• Experience in team mentoring and performance development
• Strong communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
• Record of financial success in project delivery

• Preferred Qualifications:
• 10 years of industry experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience working with EcoSys, Microsoft Project, PowerBI, and similar tools
• Experience in business development, including proposal writing and client engagement
• Prior experience in a multi-office, matrixed organizational structure