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

Description

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.

• 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Must have experience with the production of transmission design and construction documents.
• Must have knowledge and experience working with the NESC code, as well as other industry codes and standards.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Demonstrated success in project management, which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.
• Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contracts on project‑related matters.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

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