Delivery Lead: Transmission Planning & Power Systems

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co., a Burns & McDonnell company, is seeking a Project Delivery Manager to lead an execution team focused on transmission planning and power systems analysis. You will work with managing directors to ensure project excellence, staff development, and value-driven client outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic staffing, and QA/QC oversight, with a commitment to safety and organizational goals. Travel and client coordination are integral to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, finance, business, or other related field and 5 years of related experience.
• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Must possess strong computer software skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain high-performing staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, monthly one-on-ones, and provide clear instruction and guidance to direct reports.
• Promote the Burns & McDonnell culture, values, and mission, along with 1898 & Co.’s traits.
• Interpret and communicate organizational goals and policies to staff.
• Provide expert-level technical guidance and support for consulting engagements in transmission planning and power systems analysis.
• Support profitable growth by ensuring staff levels, loading, and assignments meet project requirements and billable targets.
• Coordinate workload for the team and communicate staffing needs to business line leads and managing directors.
• Lead and support project QA/QC efforts.
• Ensure compliance with company and safety policies.
• Implement and support firm-wide programs and initiatives; lead your team through organizational change.
• Promote collaboration across business lines, departments, and regions to support integrated client solutions and project delivery excellence.
• Achieve stated financial targets and performance standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, managing directors, and proposal teams to support business development and secure new work for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

1898 & Co., a Burns & McDonnell company, is seeking a Project Delivery Manager to lead an execution team focused on transmission planning and power systems analysis. You will work with managing directors to ensure project excellence, staff development, and value-driven client outcomes.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic staffing, and QA/QC oversight, with a commitment to safety and organizational goals. Travel and client coordination are integral to success.