Alternate Delivery Design Manager - Transportation (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance and disability

Time off

Wellness programs

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a seasoned Design Manager to support our Transportation Alternative Delivery team across multiple U.S. regions.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams through pursuit, design, and project delivery while coordinating with leadership on staffing and performance metrics. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in design-build transportation projects, strong collaboration and communication skills, and a PE or DBIA preference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field; 10 years in engineering/PM/alternate delivery.
• 15 years of experience preferred.
• Experience managing complex transportation design or design-build projects.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and manage multiple assignments.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of Transportation alternate delivery goals.
• Coordinate with regional offices and stakeholders; assess staffing and Go/No-Go decisions.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through pursuit and execution.
• Assist with business development and industry events.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop pursuit strategy and assist in proposal planning.
• Manage design efforts for pursuits and active projects.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and deliverables; ensure quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

DBIA certification preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Our integrated Transportation design-build practice is looking to add a proven design manager to our Alternative Delivery team to support our growing portfolio of design-build and other alternative delivery projects in the Midwest, South, and Southern U.S. As our Transportation practice plans to double our revenue and expand geographically over the next three years, you will work with national leadership and be integral to achieving that goal. Joining our 100% employee-owned team now and helping us deliver successful projects will provide you with opportunities to continue to grow and advance your career within one of the nation’s top design-build companies.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of Transportation alternate delivery business initiatives and project goals.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among regional offices and project stakeholders, including but not limited to identification and vetting of opportunities, making Go/No-Go decisions, and assessing key staff availability.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through pursuit and project execution activities.
• Assist with business development efforts with project owners and contractor partners, plan and participate in industry events, as well as targeted owner and contractor engagements.
• Identify project risks and collaborate with leadership to develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop pursuit strategy and support proposal preparation, project interviews, and pursuit planning activities.
• Develop scope of services for pre-award/pursuit phase and post-award/design phase pursuits and active projects.
• Coordinate with the Alternate Delivery Design Director and Transportation Construction Design Build leadership on project staffing, scheduling, and resource planning, including but not limited to identification and evaluation of key staff and subconsultants that strengthen the design team’s ability to win and successfully deliver projects.
• Manage design efforts for alternate delivery pursuits and active projects.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and performance metrics to achieve project objectives during both the pre-award and post-award phases of projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project managers, engineers, and design professionals assigned to alternate delivery projects.
• Ensure compliance with company quality control procedures and project delivery standards.
• Support project diversity, inclusion, and supplier diversity initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies and procedures.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across alternate delivery project teams.
• Participate in employee development activities, coaching, and performance feedback discussions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited program and 10 years related engineering, consulting, project management, or alternate delivery experience, preferably within the A/E industry required.
• 15 years of experience preferred.
• Experience managing complex, transportation design or design-build projects.
• Experience with proposal development, project planning, budget management, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Experience working with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and manage multiple concurrent assignments.
• Strong collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to positively influence others and effectively manage project execution activities.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information to clients, leadership, and project teams.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Compensation

$150,000.00-300,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position 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 that 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.

• insurance and disability
• time off
• wellness programs
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement program

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

Job Details

• Job: Engineering
• Primary Location: US-MO-Kansas City
• Other Locations: US-MO-Saint Louis, US-AR-Springdale, US-DC-Washington, US-FL-Orlando, US-TX-Austin, US-NE-Omaha, US-VA-Norfolk, US-TX-Dallas, US-IL-Chicago
• Schedule: Full-time
• Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
• Job Hire Type: Experienced #TRN N/A