Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution; St. Louis or Columbus

Description

Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? 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.

Our Transmission & Distribution global practice is looking for a Project Manager in our St. Louis or Columbus offices to manage transmission projects. An entrepreneurial spirit and strong leadership abilities are a must. This position will also have a focus on business and client development for the Transmission and Distribution practice.

The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to the design of overhead transmission. The Project Manager will be responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a strong professional relationship with the project Owners, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and all other project stakeholders.

The Project Manager is expected to establish, maintain, and proactively grow client relationships into repeat business and expanded service offerings. Additionally, the Project Manager will assist in the pursuit of new clients which includes but is not limited to coordination 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.
• Serve as primary point of contact with assigned clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.
• 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

• 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. This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles…