Lead PM for Transmission & Distribution Construction

Burns & McDonnell (old); Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Glasgow seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead multi-discipline engineering projects from concept to completion. You will drive safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and contract administration while coordinating staff across engineering, procurement and construction disciplines.

You will manage client relations, bid processes, risk reviews and project reporting, ensuring on-time delivery within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience required.
• Educational requirement may be substituted with equivalent years of experience.
• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance of all aspects of multi-discipline engineering projects from concept to completion, including safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Lead the Project Management team in administering RFP package development, bid and selection process, and scope of work documents.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding coordination, strategic planning, budget finances, subcontracting, environmental compliance, and schedule attainment.
• Manage review, negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Risk Department as required.
• Manage and approve internal and external reports, providing detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals to client and leadership as required.
• Manage project controls efforts, including cost reporting, scheduling, WBS establishment, and progress tracking.
• Monitor progress and provide input to improve achievement of schedules, budgets, quality, and profitability.
• Responsible for contract closeout activities.
• Responsible for generating new business revenue by developing new client relationships or leveraging existing relationships.
• Promote and manage safety programs and compliance; participate in industry conferences and committees.
• Provide leadership and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Comply with company and site safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering/construction management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Scheduling software

Cost control software

Document control systems

Job description

Description

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in Transmission & Distribution.

The Project Manager will lead and motivate a team in the day-to-day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, risk, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff and other duties required to execute Design-Only, Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects. The Project Manager leads projects from inception to completion and may perform the role of EPC Project Manager or Program Manager, as well as provide guidance to others performing these roles as required by the specific project. The Project Manager is responsible for overall project execution and successful completion of projects on time and within budget.

• Provide leadership and guidance of all aspects of multi-discipline engineering projects from concept to completion, including overall safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.

• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

• Manage all aspects of project communication.

• Lead the Project Management team in administering request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and scope of work documents.

• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for 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 the review, negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.

• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Risk Department as required.

• Manage and approve internal and external reports, providing detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals to client(s) and Global Practice leadership as required.

• Manage project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.

• Monitor progress on projects and provide input into areas of concern and direction or redirection to enhance achievement of project schedules, productivity of goals, budgets, quality, and overall profitability of the project.

• Responsible for managing contract closeout activities.

• Responsible for generating new business revenue by developing new client relationships or leveraging existing client relationships.

• Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the safety and health performance of project team members and subcontractors.

• Participate in and attend industry-associated conferences and/or committees.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.

• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience Required or

• Educational requirement may be substituted with equivalent years of experience. Required Required

• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office

• Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software

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

Job Project Management

Primary Location GB-Glasgow-Glasgow

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263538

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JA #UKO