Project Delivery Manager – Energy Advisory | 1898 & Co. (Northeast Region)

1898 & Co.; Wallingford (CT); Vor Ort; USD 135.000 - 255.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

ESOP

401(k) plan

Insurance & disability

Zusammenfassung

1898 & Co. is seeking a Project Delivery Manager to lead and grow the Energy Advisory department in the Northeast region. The role oversees delivery of consulting engagements in power generation, renewables, market analysis, and utility finance, while developing a high-performing team.

You will drive strategic leadership, staff development, and project excellence, ensuring quality work, client satisfaction, and alignment with the firm’s values and mission.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, finance, business, or related field with 5 years of related experience.
• Previous leadership/management experience is preferable.
• Excellent oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence, lead and manage change.
• Strong project management skills and strategic perspective.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Energy Advisory team including multiple groups.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain high-performing staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and regular one-on-one meetings.
• Promote company culture, values, and mission while modeling traits.
• Interpret and communicate goals, policies, and priorities to staff.
• Lead and oversee delivery of consulting engagements across energy domains.
• Provide expert technical and commercial guidance for projects.
• Ensure efficient staff assignment and billable targets.
• Lead QA/QC efforts and ensure quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with project managers to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Support best-practices development in project delivery and execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies across projects.
• Collaborate with managing directors and BD teams to secure new engagements.
• Oversee service delivery within department and business lines.
• Implement firmwide programs and drive adoption.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with adjacent lines.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Staff development

Project management

Communication

QA/QC

Client engagement

Proposal & BD support

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Description

At 1898 & Co., our Energy Advisory department empowers clients to navigate the evolving energy landscape with confidence. Our team brings together knowledge from Power & Fuels, Renewables, Power Markets, and Utility Finance to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions for utilities, developers, and investors. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we combine technical excellence, commercial insight, and a collaborative spirit to address the most critical challenges in energy generation, markets, and finance.

We are seeking a Project Delivery Manager (PDM) to lead and grow our Energy Advisory department in our Northeast Region. This high-impact leadership role provides operational oversight, team development, and project excellence across consulting engagements in power generation, renewables, market analysis, and utility finance. The PDM will play a key role in building and mentoring a high-performing consulting team while ensuring the delivery of high-quality work and alignment with our firm’s values and mission.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Energy Advisory team, including Power & Fuels, Renewables, Power Markets, and Utility Finance groups.


• 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, including 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.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience leading consulting, engineering, advisory, or professional services teams within the utility, energy, infrastructure, or related industries.


• Demonstrated success managing and developing multidisciplinary teams, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and career development.


• Experience overseeing delivery of complex consulting engagements, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction.


• Strong understanding of one or more energy industry sectors such as Power & Fuels, Renewables, Power Markets, Utility Finance, Asset Management, Transmission, or Grid Modernization.


• Experience balancing staff utilization, workload forecasting, resource planning, and project delivery objectives within a consulting or professional services environment.


• Experience supporting project quality management programs, including QA/QC processes, technical reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Ability to effectively lead teams through competing priorities, changing business needs, and evolving client expectations.


• Experience building collaborative relationships with project managers, technical specialists, business line leaders, and client stakeholders.


• Proven ability to mentor consultants and analysts while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.


• Experience supporting business development efforts, including proposal development, staffing strategy, client engagement, and pursuit planning.


• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage technical staff, project teams, client stakeholders, and executive leadership.


• Experience using operational, financial, and performance metrics to guide decision-making and improve organizational effectiveness.


• Ability to combine technical credibility with strong leadership, operational discipline, and a commitment to successful project delivery.


• Demonstrated commitment to developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, and professional development.


• Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for helping clients and teams navigate the evolving energy landscape.

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).

Compensation

$135,000.00-255,000.00 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 Engineering

Primary Location US-CT-Wallingford

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.