Senior Project Consulting Manager – Business Strategy & Transformation - Utilities | 1898 & Co.

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

1898 & Co., a part of Burns & McDonnell, is seeking a Project Manager for Business Strategy & Transformation to lead cross-discipline teams in delivering strategic consulting engagements for electric utilities and related critical infrastructure sectors.

You will manage engagements from inception through execution, ensuring client satisfaction, value delivery, and alignment with budgets and timelines. A strong leadership presence and industry knowledge are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field.
• 5+ years of consulting/management experience.
• Experience in heavy industrial/critical infrastructure sectors such as power generation or utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams of analysts, consultants, and staff from inception to completion.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and client liaison to ensure on-time delivery and value.
• Develop and negotiate project plans, contracts, and proposals with clients.
• Mentor staff and ensure QA/QC adherence across engagements.
• Coordinate across strategy, technology, engineering, and operations teams.

Skills

Client engagement

Consulting

Management

Multidisciplinary leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field

Job description

Description

At 1898 & Co., a part of Burns & McDonnell, we help clients transform their organizations through innovative business strategy and operational excellence. As a Project Manager for Business Strategy & Transformation group, you will lead and manage multidisciplinary teams of analysts, consultants, and support staff in the day-to-day execution of consulting engagements. You’ll oversee project engagements from inception to completion, ensuring successful execution, client satisfaction, and delivery of high-impact solutions on time and within budget. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about driving change for clients within the critical infrastructure and industrial sectors, specifically electric utilities.

What You’ll Do

Business Development

• Cultivate and grow client relationships through marketing efforts, project interactions, and strategic engagement.
• Identify new sales opportunities with clients and lead aspects of proposal development and submission, including project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Advance new and existing client relationships and interface with clients for proposal and project-related items.
• Lead proposal development, project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling activities.
• Set critical project objectives with clients and lead contract development and negotiations.

Project Execution

• Manage the full lifecycle of project execution including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure quality control of deliverables and analyze/communicate project status, risks, schedule, and costs to stakeholders.
• Lead multi-discipline teams of engineers, consultants, and analysts; plan, organize, and communicate project personnel needs to department management.
• Develop and implement project execution plans based on scope and client needs.
• Lead project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments as required.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor and train less experienced staff on technical and business aspects of projects and the industry; serve as a recognized industry leader in your subject matter.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Support company initiatives and foster staff development and training.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

Technical Responsibilities

• Perform and lead advanced consulting engagements to help guide clients in strategic process improvements, technology advancements, and other strategic initiatives.
• Lead analysis, approval, and implementation of multiple project deliverables.
• Lead training of project teams, coordinate activities of multiple global practices/disciplines, and facilitate efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in client engagement, consulting, or management within management consulting, strategy, or transformation-focused environments.
• Proven success in cultivating client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Five or more years of consulting experience in the U.S. electric and gas utilities sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary consulting engagements and teams.
• Strong understanding of business strategy, operational improvement, organizational transformation, or change management concepts.
• Proven ability to lead complex client conversations, identify business needs, and translate them into actionable consulting solutions.
• Experience supporting proposal development, scoping, pricing, and pursuit strategy for consulting engagements.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and executive presence skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, including strategy, technology, engineering, and operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen.

Why 1898 & Co.

We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, professional growth, and making a meaningful impact for our clients. Join us and help shape the future of business strategy and transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field from an accredited program and 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge in project management, techniques, and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience leading technical aspects of consulting engagements in regard to heavy industrial sectors such as power generation and delivery and oil, gas, and chemical.
• Experience on consulting projects, client operations, or executing program management within the critical infrastructure industry.
• Understanding of general business and financial principles.
• Experience with communicating across business segments to understand project objectives.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Primary Location

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

About 1898 & Co. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.