Project Manager - Mission Critical (Dallas – Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Dallas is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center projects. You will coordinate multiple engineering disciplines, manage safety, cost, schedule and quality, and direct project teams.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 7 years of construction or program-management experience, with strong communication, problem-solving, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 7+ years of applicable experience preferred in construction, aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission/distribution, or water sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment and work overtime on short notice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct engineering projects including safety, cost, schedule and quality.
• Ensure project review processes and quality control guidelines are followed.
• Coordinate multiple disciplines and lead staff in project execution.
• Provide leadership and guidance to less experienced team members.
• Maintain client communication and, where applicable, marketing responsibilities.
• Utilize project management software for scheduling, cost control and documentation.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Overtime ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell has exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast paced, innovative sectors of high tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing at an exponential rate. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell that involves exciting, collaborative work across many different departments.

This position will be responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of several engineering disciplines on mission critical projects.

Specific areas of responsibility include the following, with other duties as assigned by senior management:

• Plan, organize and direct engineering projects; including, the overall safety, cost, schedule and quality of assigned projects.
• Ensure that the project review process and other quality control guidelines are followed.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• This position requires an experienced and competent individual capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Executes complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment and/or technological methods.
• Develop and evaluate plans for major projects.
• May assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient, or testing is advisable.
• May coordinate departmental or divisional project studies, reports or project design assignments.
• Progressive design and project management responsibilities.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
• Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel.
• Some marketing responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

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

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