Program Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Kansas City/Omaha)

Burns & McDonnell; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Program Manager to lead a diverse team through the full project lifecycle, from inception to close-out. You will develop and implement processes, strategies, and execution plans, while ensuring safety, client satisfaction, and high service standards.

Responsibilities include guiding a multi-disciplined team, managing budgets, and delivering reliable reporting and analytics to inform strategic decisions. Significant travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams on large programs or projects.
• Strong client development and budget/financial management skills.
• Proven ability to plan, control costs, manage schedules, and coordinate stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategic program initiatives to achieve goals.
• Direct and coordinate a multi-disciplined team for efficient resource use.
• Drive data collection, analytics, and reporting to inform budget and schedule decisions.
• Manage program budget and expenditures; monitor financial performance.
• Present monthly financial information and project forecasts to leadership.
• Support cross-selling of engineering services across the organization.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Provide leadership and direction to department; ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Data analytics

Project management

Business development

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering/construction management/business)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Description

The Program Manager is responsible for leading a diverse team in the successful delivery of complex projects, from inception through final close-out, including the development and implementation of processes, procedures, strategy, execution plans, resource planning, risk management, and reporting tools. The Program Manager will lead the program management team in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.

• Lead the development and execution of overall Program strategic business initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.


• Provide leadership to the Program team; direct and coordinate the work of a multi-disciplined team, and ensure the efficient and cost-effective utilization of staff.


• Responsible for driving systems integration and the implementation of data collection, data management, data analytics and reporting tools to drive efficiency in reporting to enable strategic decisions regarding program budgets and schedule risks.


• Responsible for management of Program budget and expenditure of funds.


• Achieve stated targets and standards for the Program financial performance.


• Present monthly financial information to leadership including project revenue forecasts.


• Support strategies for cross-selling engineering services across the organization.


• Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.


• Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.


• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.


• Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.


• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.


• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.


• Performs other duties as assigned


• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management, business or related degree from an accredited program and 10 years related consulting experience, preferably in the engineering or construction industry required.


• Experience leading a multi-discipline team that has executed and managed major projects or programs greater than $250 million preferred.


• Strong experience in client and business development.


• Expert experience in managing projects, which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, project controls, system integration, owner’s engineering, real estate acquisition, permitting, environmental compliance, construction management, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination. 3-5 years preferred.


• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem solving skills.


• Demonstrated success as to budget, savings and/or profit margins in completed projects.


• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage.


• Excellent planning and analytical skills.


• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.


• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent.


• Extensive travel and or temporary or permanent relocation to the project location will be required.

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-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-NE-Omaha

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time