Mid-Atlantic T&D Project Manager for Growth & Pursuits

Burns & McDonnell; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field is required.
• 7 years of relevant consulting experience, preferably within the transmission and distribution industry, with a focus on transmission engineering design and/or project management preferred.
• Proven success in client and business development, demonstrating strong relationship-building and strategic growth.
• Extensive experience in project management, including proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination, budgeting, schedule management, and client collaboration.
• Strong facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Track record of financial success, including delivering projects within budget, achieving savings, and maintaining strong profit margins.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pursuit process for projects in emerging business lines, building a strong opportunity pipeline, acting as the capture manager for new prospects, driving go/no-go evaluations, and steering opportunities through the risk management process.
• Oversee project metrics for emerging business lines, either through direct project management or by delegating responsibilities. This includes:
• Monitoring profitability and financial performance of projects.
• Ensuring adherence to Burns & McDonnell Quality Control procedures.
• Overseeing the implementation of project management methodologies, procedures, and tools.
• Tracking schedule development and ensuring compliance with timelines.
• Identifying and driving effective change management strategies.
• Proactively coordinate with national business line management to align emerging business line activities with broader organizational goals.
• Identify target client opportunities and oversee pursuit coordination alongside the Sales team and seller-doers.
• Direct quality control (QC) efforts, ensuring scopes of work, schedules, and budgets are thoroughly assessed during both the pursuit phase and execution phase to mitigate potential risks.
• Provide support in contract reviews, negotiations, and advisement, especially during annual renewal processes.
• Ensure alignment and collaboration with Regional Office staff, focusing on staff development, quality control, and resource coordination.
• Support PMIT (Project Manager In-Training) team members in emerging business lines by fostering collaboration with the National PMIT Leadership team and the MAR T&D Manager of Projects.
• Uphold strict compliance with company and site safety policies, ensuring all projects operate within safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client development

Financial management

Change management

Scheduling

Proposal development

Risk management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

PM software

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