Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Minneapolis)

Burns & McDonnell; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Project Manager to lead transmission & distribution projects including substations, lines, and pipelines. You will drive client relationships and pursue business development while delivering projects on scope, schedule, and budget.

You will oversee all phases from concept to closeout, coordinate with owners, regulators and subcontractors, and ensure QA/QC compliance. A PE and PMP are preferred; travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum of seven years of utility project experience with at least 3 years project management.
• Professional Engineers (PE) registration preferred.
• Project management certifications such as PMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Manage projects from concept to completion including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
• Develop and monitor schedules, manage scope, and control costs.
• Assist with internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
• Serve as primary point of contact with client regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment.
• Manage all aspects of project communication
• 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 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 office support.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE registration preferred

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Our Transmission & Distribution global practice is looking for a Project Manager in our Bloomington, MN office to manage substation, communication, transmission and pipeline projects. This position will also have a focus on business and client development for the Transmission and Distribution practice.

The Project Manager will manage, direct and coordinate all aspects of work related to greenfield and brownfield projects at substations, switching stations, collector stations, transmission lines and/or pipeline projects. The Project Manager will report directly to the T&D Projects Manager and is responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders.

Major responsibilities for the Project Manager will include:

• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations
• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Assist with internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
• Serve as primary point of contact with client regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment.
• Manage all aspects of project communication
• 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 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 office support.

Additionally, this position will assist in developing and implementing business development and marketing activities for T&D engineering and construction consulting services including the electric, gas and telecommunication market segments of the T&D industry. The focus will be to drive profitable growth of existing clients and the development of new clients in a manner that is consistent with T&D's Regional Office structure and Account Management through prospecting, client relationships and assessment of target markets that support sales and marketing strategies.

This position will also participate in the strategic planning and development of sales and marketing plans and activities related to trade shows, trade journal advertisements, and customer relationship functions.

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum.

Minimum of seven years of utility project experience with at least 3 years related project management experience.

Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contracts on project-related matters.

Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to travel.

Valid driver's license required.

In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.