Project Execution & Coordination Specialist

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Project Specialist to interface with project leadership, coordinate schedules, track milestones, and ensure project execution within budget. You will manage client communications, financial health, and scheduling systems for engineering projects, delivering consistent results through documentation and reporting.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher and 4 years related experience.
• Associate degree and 6 years related experience.
• High School Diploma/GED with 8 years related experience.
• Experience with cost management systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with project leadership to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables, and project schedules.
• Coordinate on-site and off-site meetings and communications.
• Verify invoices, trip tickets, and expense reports for accuracy.
• Enter project data, including change orders and cost reports.
• Monitor submittals and RFIs; expedite responses as needed.
• Publish site emergency action plans with input from stakeholders.
• Update SOPs and train EO’s and CWK’s on best practices.
• Prepare daily and monthly reports for project management.

Skills

Project coordination

Data entry

Scheduling

Communication

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

CRM software

Microsoft Teams

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in business, accounting or related degree

Associate Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

Bluebeam

PowerPoint

SharePoint

CRM software

Microsoft Teams

Cost management systems

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Project Specialist to interface with project leadership, coordinate schedules, track milestones, and ensure project execution within budget. You will manage client communications, financial health, and scheduling systems for engineering projects, delivering consistent results through documentation and reporting.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams, and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,