Project Manager - Networks, Integration, and Automation (Chicago)

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell, in downtown Chicago, seeks a Networks, Integration, & Automation Project Manager to lead multi-discipline design teams, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets for grid modernization and communications projects. You will develop cost and technical proposals, coordinate client relations, and ensure safety and environmental compliance.

The role emphasizes project controls, risk reviews, and mentoring staff while delivering on-time, on-budget results within a 100% employee-owned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• 7 years of applicable experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with owners, contractors and engineers in a multi-discipline team.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-discipline projects from concept to completion with safety, permitting, planning and controls.
• Develop and monitor schedules, manage scope and control costs.
• Serve as primary client contact for coordination, planning, budgeting and subcontracting.
• Lead risk reviews and coordinate with Legal as needed.
• Manage internal project financials, cost forecasts and accruals.
• Establish project teams and ensure efficient staff utilization.
• Provide project communication and seek opportunities for submittals, proposals, and contract negotiations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management or related degree

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software

Ability to work collaboratively with owners, contractors, engineers

Job description

Description

Our Transmission & Distribution Global Practice is looking for a Networks, Integration, & Automation Project Manager to sit in our downtown Chicago office. The Project Manager oversees all aspects of the projects they manage. This includes project safety, coordinating the design efforts of multi-discipline design teams, managing scopes of work, schedules, and budgets, developing cost and technical proposals, contract negotiation, risk identification, profit and loss, and management, client development, managing client expectations and overall client satisfaction.

You will have the opportunity at Burns & McDonnell to build your own success story, both personally and professionally. You will be empowered to build your career with a company that supports the creation of complex critical infrastructure. Join our team and work on dynamic projects, providing industry leading communications and automation solutions that are modernizing today’s electric grid. We want you to bring your unique experiences, talents, and perspectives to our diverse team to make our client projects successful!

Networks, Integration, & Automation (NIA) Projects

As a project manager at Burns & McDonnell, you will be a key part of our nationwide team. Burns & McDonnell will provide you on-the-job training, mentorship, and personal development as you support the following projects:

• Grid Modernization: Now, more than ever, reliable and secure communication for grid operations is essential. We work with electric utilities to expand their capabilities with the latest technologies for remote equipment monitoring and control, as well as automation and SCADA solutions, to improve operational efficiency.




• Networks: We help our clients build redundant, long-haul, high-capacity private data networks using a variety of technologies for both business/IT needs and day-to-day operational requirements that keep the lights on.




• Renewable Energy: With the expansion of renewable energy technologies, our team works to connect these assets to electric grid infrastructure to provide critical communications for the local utility and system operator in areas such as offshore wind, solar photovoltaic (PV), hydroelectric power, and battery storage.




• Rural Broadband: As engineers, we have a social responsibility to support our communities. Our NIA team works to help our clients provide high-speed internet access to rural communities, advancing educational and economic opportunities and helping close the digital divide.




• Private LTE: We are supporting the development of entirely private carrier-grade wireless networks for electric utilities, unlocking new capabilities to monitor and manage the grid and better serve customers. Private LTE is one of many applications in our wireless portfolio.




• Fiber: Fiber-optic infrastructure is one of the fastest ways utilities transmit high-bandwidth data, and our team is helping expand it from their core networks to customer homes.




• Electric Vehicles: We work with industry leaders and electric utilities to help our customers transition to beneficial and cost-effective transportation electrification.Job Responsibilities:




• Manage and oversee all aspects of multi-discipline engineering projects from concept to completion including overall safety, siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, and closeout.




• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope (including technical tasks), and control project costs.




• Serve as the primary point of contact with clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment.




• Participate in and potentially lead internal and external project risk reviews. Consult with the Legal Department as required.




• Manage internal project financials, providing detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals to client(s) and Global Practice leadership.




• Establish project teams, coordinate technical activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.




• Manage all aspects of project communication.




• Identify opportunities and manage team efforts for submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiation, and related activities.




• Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each client account.




• Provide mentorship as well as formal and informal training for the project team.




• Provide performance feedback for project team members as appropriate.




• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.




• Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.




• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring additional support.




• Travel to client and project locations will be expected.




• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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




• Prior experience on construction project sites or in program management in the aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water industries 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 in 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.

Compensation

$145,000.00-290,000.00 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 Project Management

Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 261201

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D