Project Delivery Manager – 1898 & Co. – Power Systems Planning (Boise)

Burns & McDonnell; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell, through 1898 & Co., seeks a Project Delivery Manager to lead consulting teams across TPPSA and GMDP. You will provide strategic direction, oversee project execution, manage staff development, and ensure client satisfaction while aligning with company goals and values.

You will mentor teams, drive best practices in scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and collaborate with directors on growth strategies within power systems planning and grid modernization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, finance, business, or other related field; 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proven leadership and project management capabilities; change management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence and coordinate across diverse teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to TPPSA and GMDP teams, guiding project delivery and staff development.
• Oversee delivery of transmission planning, power systems analysis, distribution planning, and grid modernization projects.
• Ensure scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and client communications are aligned with goals.
• Coordinate workload and resources across business lines; enforce QA/QC processes.
• Support business development through collaboration with PMs and proposals; lead organizational change efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

At 1898 & Co., we are helping shape the future of power delivery systems across North America. Our Power Systems Planning department with our Transmission Planning & Power Systems Analysis (TPPSA) and Grid Modernization & Distribution Planning (GMDP) teams work with a diverse mix of clients—investor-owned utilities, public power entities, developers, and ISOs/RTOs to deliver smart, resilient, and future‑ready electric grid solutions. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we bring decades of experience, a deep bench of technical talent, and a spirit of innovation to solve some of the most critical infrastructure challenges of our time.

We are seeking a Project Delivery Manager (PDM) to provide strategic, operational, and people leadership across both the TPPSA and GMDP business lines. This role is responsible for leading consulting teams, ensuring consistent project delivery excellence, supporting profitable growth, and developing talent across transmission planning, power systems analysis, distribution planning, and grid modernization services.

This is a leadership role well‑suited for an individual who thrives at the intersection of technical consulting, client service, and team development.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Delivery Manager (PDM), you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of consultants and analysts, supporting the execution of projects within our Power Systems Planning department (both TPPSA and GMDP business lines) and adjacent service areas. You will work closely with managing directors and business line leads to ensure project excellence, staff development, and alignment with company goals and values. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure efficient, cost‑effective utilization of staff.

• Recruit, develop, train, and retain high‑performing staff.

• Conduct performance evaluations, monthly one‑on‑ones, and provide clear instruction and guidance to direct reports.

• Promote the Burns & McDonnell culture, values, and mission, along with 1898 & Co.’s traits: tenacious problem solvers, curious seekers, unselfish collaborators, and grit.

• Interpret and communicate organizational goals and policies to staff.

Project & Resource Management

• Provide senior‑level technical and delivery oversight for consulting engagements spanning:

• Transmission planning and power systems analysis

• Distribution system planning

• Grid modernization and DER integration

• Reliability, resilience, and long‑range planning studies

• Support Project Managers by reinforcing best practices in scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and client communications.

• Coordinate team workload, staffing plans, and resource needs across TPPSA and GMDP in collaboration with Business Line Leads and Managing Directors.

• Ensure appropriate QA/QC processes are consistently applied across projects and disciplines.

• Monitor project performance, utilization, and financial health; proactively identify and resolve risks that could impact delivery or client satisfaction.

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and project management expectations.

Strategic & Operational Execution

• Support profitable growth by aligning staffing capacity, delivery performance, and skill development with current and forecasted workload.

• Collaborate with Managing Directors, Project Managers, and proposal teams to support business development activities and pursuit strategies across transmission planning, distribution planning, and grid modernization services.

• Provide input on service offerings, delivery models, and process improvements that enhance consistency and scalability across both business lines.

• Implement and support firm‑wide initiatives and change efforts; lead teams through organizational transitions with clear communication and accountability.

• Achieve stated financial targets, performance standards, and operational objectives.

Client Engagement

• Serve as a senior delivery leader supporting key client relationships across TPPSA and/or GMDP engagements.

• Reinforce a client‑focused delivery culture that emphasizes technical excellence, responsiveness, and practical solutions.

• Support Project Managers in resolving complex technical, contractual, or delivery challenges.

• Represent 1898 & Co. in strategic client discussions, internal leadership forums, and cross‑business collaboration efforts.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Candidates with deep experience in one of the two business lines (TPPSA or GMDP) will also be considered, particularly those who demonstrate the ability and interest to expand across disciplines.

• Experience leading consulting teams and project delivery efforts within both Transmission Planning & Power Systems Analysis (TPPSA) and Grid Modernization & Distribution Planning (GMDP) is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, balance competing priorities, and adapt delivery approaches across varied power systems planning and grid modernization engagements.

• Strong client engagement, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to operate effectively across a diverse client and project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, finance, business, or other related field and 5 years of related experience required.

• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.

• 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.

• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.

• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.

• Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Job

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-ID-Boise

Schedule: Full‑time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

About 1898 & Co. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.

Req ID: 263762

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #E98 N/A