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Burns & McDonnell Transmission & Distribution Global Practice: Engineering Project Manager

Job Description

Description Burns & McDonnell Transmission & Distribution Global Practice is seeking a dynamic and driven engineering Project Manager for our Northeast Region. This key role involves managing and overseeing the successful execution of high-impact projects driving business growth with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong leadership. Responsibilities include driving project profitability and quality, timely and efficient project completion, and cultivating positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry peers. The candidate will also contribute to expanding our business portfolio by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, directly managing multiple projects across multiple clients, and growing the T&D business profitably within the Northeast, aligning with our core values of safety, client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, and outstanding service. This position offers the opportunity to lead project teams, support regional growth, and contribute to long-term business planning and the organizations future vision.

Ideal Candidate

The candidate is an engineering project manager with design experience, extensive industry experience, and strong leadership ability. The candidate has a strong working knowledge of project financials, scope, schedule, and risk management with a history of success. The ideal candidate should be able to manage engineering projects for major accounts with large multi-disciplinary teams.

Business Lines

We are looking for an engineering Project Manager with experience in any of the following business lines:

• Substation
• Networks Integration & Automation
• Overhead Transmission
• Underground & Submarine Cables

Substation Business Line

Our Substation Business Line focuses on the design and construction of electrical substations across the transmission and distribution grid. This includes serving municipalities, co-ops, investor-owned utilities, developers, and other nontraditional energy suppliers and consumers. The successful candidate will lead teams of engineers, designers, and support personnel to design vital equipment installations such as power transformers and circuit breakers, driving safe, reliable, and efficient energy transmission from generation facilities to end users.

Networks Integration & Automation Business Line

The Networks Integration & Automation Business Line focuses on the design and implementation of cutting-edge data flow and control solutions, enabling power utilities to operate the electric grid with greater efficiency and reliability. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of next-generation technologies, tackling industry challenges in automation, networking, wireless, and fiber systems, to build a smarter, more advanced power infrastructure.

Overhead Transmission Business Line

Our Overhead Transmission Business Line specializes in the design of high-voltage transmission lines, typically ranging from 40kV to 500kV. We work with a range of clients, including investor-owned utilities and developers nationwide, and are involved in both new builds and rebuilds. Knowledge of electrical studies, structural design, hardware design, and foundation solutions, including direct embed, drilled shaft, and helical piles, is crucial to the role.

Underground & Submarine Cables Business Line

The Underground & Submarine Cables Business Line is comprised of specialists dedicated to advancing underground and submarine cable electrical systems. The teams experience spans five technical disciplines, including underground transmission and distribution, submarine cables, trenchless technologies, and renewable collector system cable design. Our professionals tackle complex design and construction challenges to deliver innovative solutions in the cable market.

Responsibilities

The engineering Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Planning, budgeting, and establishing and achieving critical project objectives
• Ensuring the overall success of projects, safety, quality, and profitability
• Managing engineering projects from concept to completion with a basic understanding of siting, permitting, planning, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, and material management
• Working closely with the Project Team to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to clients satisfaction
• Identifying project opportunities early and facilitating go/no-go decisions, determining project fees, writing proposals, preparing and leading client presentations, and negotiating contracts
• Supporting development and maintenance of business plans, leading and supporting proposal efforts to support profitable growth
• Demonstrating creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems
• Responsible for internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, and risk management
• Developing and implementing project policies and procedures, establishing and/or reinforcing project controls systems
• Reporting regularly on progress, cost, profit, schedule, design questions, project risks, and any issues requiring support

Additional Responsibilities

Additional responsibilities for the engineering Project Manager may include:

• Account management as a local point of contact for key clients in the region
• Conducting quality reviews on design projects as needed
• Providing feedback on staff performance to Department Management and working with Department Management to assign project opportunities to support staff development goals
• Collaborating with other Project Managers across Regional and/or Branch Offices and mentoring Project Managers in Training (PMITs)
• Assisting with recruitment, development, and retention of staff, mentoring staff for division growth

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering design and engineering project management experience
• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change
• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients
• Ability to travel
• Valid drivers license required
• In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the companys vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the companys Motor Vehicle Safety Policy

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

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

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is $135,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year. The expected compensation range is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you, so you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

Job Posting

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Burns & McDonnell is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25% of the time

Req ID

260979

Job Hire Type

Experienced

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