Director, Utility Consulting & Client Strategy

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co. is a Burns & McDonnell consulting unit seeking a Director to lead management and advisory engagements in Atlanta, GA. The role oversees a team of consultants and analysts, guiding project quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontracts, and client relations.

The Director will develop strategies, liaise with clients, supervise vendors, and drive performance while ensuring high client satisfaction and successful delivery of services across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Excellent business acumen with proven success in managing consulting engagements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets.
• Ability to uncover customer needs, develop recommendations and deliver them persuasively.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to present complex information to all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct consulting projects, including pursuit, execution, cost, schedule, and quality of deliverables.
• Facilitate workshop sessions with senior-level client teams to understand requirements and develop action plans.
• Liaise with clients and experts for pursuit and delivery of projects.
• Compile and present status reports on progress, schedule, and budget impacts to stakeholders.
• Establish project teams and coordinate activities across disciplines for efficient staffing.

Skills

Client management

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Financial concepts

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related degree

Master's degree, MBA preferred

Job description

1898 & Co. is a Burns & McDonnell consulting unit seeking a Director to lead management and advisory engagements in Atlanta, GA. The role oversees a team of consultants and analysts, guiding project quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontracts, and client relations.

The Director will develop strategies, liaise with clients, supervise vendors, and drive performance while ensuring high client satisfaction and successful delivery of services across multiple locations.