Project Manager -Power & Utilities

About Burns

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly technical, sought‑after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects. For more than 50 years, we have built our reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, sharing in their passions, and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are seeking a Project Manager I to join our Power & Utilities team in Philadelphia, Pa or New York City
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The Project Manager I is responsible for the delivery of small to mid‑scale engineering projects of low to moderate complexity. The Project Manager I will ensure projects are submitted on time, on budget, and within scope while meeting the project’s contractual requirements and client expectations. The Project Manager I will manage and continuously build existing client relationships to win more project work for the firm.

The Project Manager I will delegate technical project tasks to the team. The Project Manager I’s time will encompass:

• 40% Project Management
• 40% People Management
• 20% Business Development

In general, as a Project Manager I, you will be promoted within three years after consistently achieving annual sales and revenue goals.

• Execute and deliver small to mid‑scale engineering projects of moderate and large complexity.
• Thoroughly review the project’s contract and scope of work and create the Burns Unique Client Experience (BUCE) plan to deliver the project on time, on budget, and in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client’s) standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes to avoid project write‑downs and change orders. (Project write‑downs not to exceed 3% of net revenue.)
• Create and communicate a resource plan to delegate project tasks to the work team.
• Delegate project plan to Project / Senior Project Engineers and technical leaders to develop innovative design solutions and engineering production methods to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and quality of project deliverables.
• Complete all Burns BUCE and QAQC established procedures for all applicable projects.
• Communicate out of scope work to clients to proactively receive change order approvals.
• Sign and seal engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with technical leads to coordinate the work of and review the work products of multidisciplinary teams.
• Work with clients to keep Accounts Receivable less than 60 days.
• Maintain the profitable multiplier (annual goal).

• Build and maintain strong client relationship through proactive and thorough communications and meeting and exceeding client expectations.
• Address client feedback received during client satisfaction surveys.
• Secure approval for change orders to avoid project write‑downs and out of scope work.

• Recruit, development, and retain top talent to grow team and the organization.
• Collaborate with Technical Leads to delegate work to the team.
• Collaborate with employees and technical leads to create ongoing opportunities for professional growth and skill development to support career goals, advancement, and succession plans within the organization.
• Mentor employees to support strong succession planning bench for the team and the business unit.
• Define clear and measurable goals, assess employee performance, and provide feedback and recognition. Complete annual performance reviews.
• Implement strategies and activities to create and support high performing teams.

• Execute on assigned annual business plan activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships of existing firm clients.
• Accurately complete thorough assessments to win project work.
• Work with technical leads and the Proposal Team to prepare scopes, budgets, fee schedules, and resource plans for proposals.

• Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client’s) standards, policies, procedures,…