Program Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Great Lakes Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Programs Project Manager to oversee capital engineering and construction programs in the Great Lakes region, including electric transmission, substation, and communications projects. You will direct engineering, permitting, construction, and capitalization efforts across multiple projects to meet schedules and budgets.

You will report to the Program Director, maintain client and stakeholder communications, drive schedules, manage costs, and ensure deliverables meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field; 7 years of applicable experience required.
• Experience in construction program management across industries such as aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, transmission & distribution, or water preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of projects from development, construction and closeout including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
• Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office and clients.
• Drive project schedules and manage scope.
• Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.
• Work closely with the Program and Project Teams to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction.
• Report regularly to the Program Manager on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Overtime flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field

Tools

Project management software

Document control systems

Scheduling software

Cost control tools

Job description

Description

The Transmission & Distribution global practice in the Great Lakes Region has an immediate need for a Project Manager to support capital engineering and construction programs consisting of a combination of electric transmission, substation, and communication projects. The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of the work related to the engineering, permitting, construction, and capitalization of multiple projects.

The Programs Project Manager will report directly to the Program Director or Program Section Manager and is responsible for managing all aspects of the individual projects until their successful completion within the specified dates and budgets and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and any other project stakeholders.

Major responsibilities for the Programs Project Manager will include:

• Provide overall management of projects from development, construction and closeout including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.

• Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office and clients.

• Drive project schedules and manage scope.

• Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals.

• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.

• Work closely with the Program and Project Teams to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction.

• Report regularly to the Program Manager on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience is required.

• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office

• Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software.

Compensation

$140,000.00-325,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
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-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 265188

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D