Owner-Driven Transmission Project Manager

Burns & McDonnell; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Project Manager to lead overhead Transmission & Distribution projects, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships, and expand services with key account teams. The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and cross-functional coordination across engineering disciplines.

The position requires a PE and a strong background in T&D project delivery, with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 7 years of related experience, including 3+ years managing engineering projects in Transmission & Distribution.
• PE registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way, project controls, procurement, constructability reviews, and closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Own internal project financials and staffing, risk management, and change management.
• Serve as primary client contact for coordination, planning, budget, subcontracting, and schedule attainment.
• Travel to clients and project locations as required.
• Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope or multiple smaller projects.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE registration preferred

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Project Manager to lead overhead Transmission & Distribution projects, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships, and expand services with key account teams. The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and cross-functional coordination across engineering disciplines.

The position requires a PE and a strong background in T&D project delivery, with travel to client sites as needed.