Assistant Project Manager - Program Management (Southeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for the Southeast US, including Atlanta, Chattanooga, Nashville and Charlotte. The role supports PMs on transmission, distribution, and related projects, coordinating with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

This position requires a bachelor's in engineering or construction management, 5 years of experience, and strong communication. Travel up to 30% may be required, with a focus on achieving project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management from an accredited program.
• 5 years of applicable experience in project management or construction.
• PMP or similar certification preferred.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25–30% and work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Support project management teams plan, execute and monitor projects through all stages.
• Coordinate with owners, contractors, subcontractors and internal staff.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, field design changes and site drawing logs.
• Verify contractor compliance including quality, safety and environmental programs.
• Assist with cost reporting, scheduling, WBS, cost control and closeout.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

MS Office proficiency

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

PMP Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is proud to be the market leader in providing program management services to the utility industry.

Our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) global practice is seeking an Assistant Project Managers (APM) across the southeastern United States. This includes offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga and Nashville. However, field assignments may be throughout the U.S.

Typical Project Types Include

• Electric Transmission and Distribution.
• Gas Transmission and Distribution.
• Generation / Supply Interconnection.
• Major customer connection.
• Communication networks and automation.

The APM will assist project managers with project of varying complexity and/or manage less complex project scopes. They will coordinate with other project team functions, the client, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. The APM will support project & document control to ensure project goals are accomplished.

• Support Project Management Teams plan, execute and monitor projects through all stages, including siting, permitting, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, procurement, construction oversight, and closeout.
• Manage Contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs.
• Verify Contractor compliance including: quality, safety, environmental, environmental and material management programs.
• Execute contracts including: change order management/ field change directives, approval of invoices, and management of schedules.
• Assist with 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.
• Assist with the development of internal and external reports including, project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders.
• Close out contract and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 5 years of applicable experience.
• PMP or similar is preferred.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Candidates should be willing to travel 30% or take project field assignments if necessary.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Project Management

Primary Location

US-GA-Atlanta

Other Locations

US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte, US-TN-Nashville

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID

264940

Job Hire Type

Experienced #T&D N/A