Senior Project Manager - Food & Beverage

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and motivate a team in day-to-day management of safety, quality, schedule, and cost for EPC and construction projects. You will oversee contracts, risk, procurement, and client relations, guiding teams from inception to completion.

The role involves directing project controls, reporting, and staff management, while ensuring on-time delivery within budget and adherence to safety programs across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, construction management or related field from accredited program.
• 17 years of applicable experience preferred.
• Experience on construction sites or executing program management in multiple industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work overtime on short notice.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for multi-discipline projects from concept to completion.
• Lead teams and coordinate activities of multiple disciplines for cost-effective staffing.
• Manage project communications and client relations.
• Oversee RFP development, bid process, and scope documents.
• Monitor schedules, control scope, and manage costs.
• Coordinate prime/subcontracting and change orders and risk reviews.
• Ensure QA/QC adherence and compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical and problem solving

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work adaptability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team collaboration across disciplines

Project controls, scheduling, cost

Education

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

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Description

The Senior Project Manager will lead and motivate a team in the day-to-day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, risk, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff and other duties required to execute Design-Only, Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects. The Senior Project Manager leads projects from inception to completion and may perform the role of EPC Project Manager or Program Manager, as well as provide guidance to others performing these roles as required by the specific project. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring overall project execution and successful completion of projects on time and within budget.

• Provide leadership and guidance of all aspects of multi-discipline engineering projects from concept to completion, including overall safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.

• Lead project teams and the coordination of activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

• Manage all aspects of project communication.

• Lead the Project Management team in administering request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and scope of work documents.

• Monitor and maintain project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.

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

• Manage the review, negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.

• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Risk Department as required.

• Manage and approve internal and external reports, providing detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals to client(s) and Global Practice leadership as required.

• Manage project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.

• Monitor progress on projects and consult on areas of concern and direction or redirection to enhance achievement of project schedules, productivity of goals, budgets, quality, and overall profitability of the project.

• Responsible for managing contract closeout activities.

• Responsible for generating new business revenue by developing new client relationships or leveraging existing client relationships.

• Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the safety and health performance of project team members and subcontractors.

• Participate in and attend industry-associated conferences and/or committees.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.

• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 17 years applicable experience required.

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

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Engineering

Primary Location

US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 50 % of the Time