Senior Global Program Manager, Capital Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, MO seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead large, complex capital programs across facilities and infrastructure. You will guide cross‑functional teams through inception to close‑out, implement strategies, and drive program performance with a focus on safety, client satisfaction, and value.

You will manage budgets, engage executive stakeholders, coordinate staffing, and ensure QA/QC and compliance. Extensive travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management, business or related degree from an accredited program.
• 10 years related consulting experience, preferably in the engineering or construction industry.
• Experience leading a multi-discipline team that has executed and managed major projects or programs greater than $250 million.
• Expert experience in managing projects including proposal development, contract negotiations, budgeting and scheduling.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated success as to budget, savings and/or profit margins in completed projects.
• Ability to influence, lead and manage.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; ability to present complex information to all levels.
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including Microsoft Project.
• Extensive travel and relocation to project location will be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of overall Program strategic business initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership to the Program team; direct and coordinate the work of a multi-disciplined team, and ensure efficient and cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Be client facing and work with senior client leadership on reporting, issues resolution, and relationship building.
• Drive systems integration, data collection, data management, data analytics and reporting tools to support strategic decisions on budgets and schedule risks.
• Manage Program budget and expenditure of funds; achieve targets and standards for financial performance.
• Present monthly financial information to leadership including project revenue forecasts.
• Support strategies for cross-selling engineering services across the organization.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain staff; conduct performance evaluations for department staff.
• Provide leadership and instruction to the department; ensure adherence to policies and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Data analytics

Project management

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Kansas City, MO seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead large, complex capital programs across facilities and infrastructure. You will guide cross‑functional teams through inception to close‑out, implement strategies, and drive program performance with a focus on safety, client satisfaction, and value.

You will manage budgets, engage executive stakeholders, coordinate staffing, and ensure QA/QC and compliance. Extensive travel to project sites is expected.