Senior Substation Project Manager

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell’s Transmission & Distribution Global Practice seeks a Substation Engineering Project Manager to lead engineering project execution from Kansas City headquarters. You will direct multidisciplinary teams for 12kV–765kV substations, drive schedules and budgets, and pursue new business opportunities with major accounts.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of design and PM experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage scope, risk, and client expectations across large

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum of 7 years of engineering design and project management experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full life cycle of substation engineering projects (concept to closeout).
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver safety, technical excellence, and quality compliance.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, risk mitigation strategies, and overall financial performance.
• Serve as the primary client contact, building long-term relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
• Lead proposals, scope development, contract negotiations, and strategic project pursuits.
• Oversee internal project financials, staffing, QA/QC adherence, legal coordination, and change management.
• Mentor and develop project team members, support recruitment efforts, and contribute to succession planning.
• Collaborate with department leadership to drive strategic business growth and support long-term organizational goals.
• Responsible for compliance with all internal policies, safety regulations, and client-specific standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Burns & McDonnell’s Transmission & Distribution Global Practice seeks a Substation Engineering Project Manager to lead engineering project execution from Kansas City headquarters. You will direct multidisciplinary teams for 12kV–765kV substations, drive schedules and budgets, and pursue new business opportunities with major accounts.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of design and PM experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to manage scope, risk, and client expectations across large