Senior Project Delivery Manager, Transmission Planning

Burns & McDonnell; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell's California team is seeking a Project Delivery Manager to lead an execution group within Transmission Planning & Power Systems Analysis and Utility Investment Planning. You will drive project excellence, staff development, and client engagement across major grid modernization initiatives.

You will mentor consultants, ensure QA/QC, manage workloads, and work with managing directors to win new work while upholding safety and company values.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership and/or management experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence, lead, and manage change.
• Strong project management and strategic thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the execution team within the specified business lines.
• Coordinate workload, staffing, and billable targets to ensure project success.
• Lead QA/QC efforts and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Collaborate with MDs, PLs, and proposal teams to win new work.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Staff development

Strategic thinking

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Burns & McDonnell's California team is seeking a Project Delivery Manager to lead an execution group within Transmission Planning & Power Systems Analysis and Utility Investment Planning. You will drive project excellence, staff development, and client engagement across major grid modernization initiatives.

You will mentor consultants, ensure QA/QC, manage workloads, and work with managing directors to win new work while upholding safety and company values.