Project Delivery Manager – Energy Advisory | 1898 & Co.

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell's Energy Advisory division in Kansas City seeks a Project Delivery Manager to lead a team of consultants and analysts, ensuring high-quality project execution across power, renewables, and utility finance. You will partner with managing directors to drive staff development, staffing plans, and adherence to schedules and budgets.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, business development support, and implementing best practices in project delivery, quality management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience required.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to influence, lead, and manage change.
• Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to teams within the Energy Advisory department, including areas such as power and fuels, renewables, power markets, and utility finance.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain high-performing staff capable of delivering exceptional consulting and technical work.
• Conduct performance evaluations and regular one-on-one meetings to provide feedback, guidance, and professional development support.
• Interpret and communicate organizational goals, policies, and business priorities to staff.
• Lead and oversee delivery of consulting engagements across energy advisory domains within your area of responsibility, which may include asset assessments, market analysis, financial modeling, and renewables strategy.
• Provide expert-level technical and commercial guidance for projects involving power generation, market studies, and utility finance.
• Ensure efficient staff assignment, workload management, and utilization to support profitable project delivery and meet billable targets.
• Lead and oversee project QA/QC efforts, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations and company standards.
• Collaborate with project managers to manage project scope, schedule, and budget performance, maintaining high-quality outcomes across multiple engagements.
• Support the development and implementation of best practices in project delivery, quality management, and technical execution.
• Ensure compliance with company and safety policies across all projects.
• Monitor key performance metrics, drive continuous improvement, and ensure achievement of stated financial and operational targets.
• Promote collaboration with adjacent business lines to advance cross-functional opportunities

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Influence and change management

Strategic thinking

MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, finance, business, or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

At 1898 & Co., our Energy Advisory department helps clients navigate the evolving energy landscape with confidence. Our team brings together expertise across power and fuels, renewables, power markets, and utility finance to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions for utilities, developers, and investors. We combine deep engineering expertise with commercial, financial, market, and regulatory insight to help clients plan, develop, evaluate, and manage energy investments across the asset lifecycle.

We are seeking qualified candidates interested in being a Project Delivery Manager to support the continued growth of our Energy Advisory department in Kansas City. Depending on the selected candidate’s experience and the needs of the organization, the position may lead a team within Renewables & Markets Advisory or provide leadership across broader Energy Advisory service areas. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone passionate about developing strong teams, delivering high-quality consulting services, and supporting successful project execution.

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 the Energy Advisory department and business lines. 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 strategic leadership and direction to teams within the Energy Advisory department, including areas such as power and fuels, renewables, power markets, and utility finance.

• Recruit, develop, train, and retain high-performing staff capable of delivering exceptional consulting and technical work.

• Conduct performance evaluations and regular one-on-one meetings to provide feedback, guidance, and professional development support.

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

• Interpret and communicate organizational goals, policies, and business priorities to staff.

Project & Resource Management

• Lead and oversee delivery of consulting engagements across energy advisory domains within your area of responsibility, which may include asset assessments, market analysis, financial modeling, and renewables strategy.

• Provide expert-level technical and commercial guidance for projects involving power generation, market studies, and utility finance.

• Ensure efficient staff assignment, workload management, and utilization to support profitable project delivery and meet billable targets.

• Lead and oversee project QA/QC efforts, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations and company standards.

• Collaborate with project managers to manage project scope, schedule, and budget performance, maintaining high-quality outcomes across multiple engagements.

• Support the development and implementation of best practices in project delivery, quality management, and technical execution.

• Ensure compliance with company and safety policies across all projects.

Strategic & Operational Execution

• Collaborate with managing directors, business line leads, and proposal teams to support business development and secure new client engagements.

• Oversee the delivery of consulting services within the department and business lines.

• Implement and support firmwide programs and initiatives, ensuring effective communication and adoption within the team.

• Monitor key performance metrics, drive continuous improvement, and ensure achievement of stated financial and operational targets.

• Promote collaboration with adjacent business lines to advance cross-functional opportunities

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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

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: 265066

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