Substation PM — Employee-Owned, High-Impact, 50% Travel

Burns & McDonnell; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Project Manager to lead substation design projects from 12 kV to 500 kV. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and client relations across greenfield and brownfield sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering/construction management and 7 years of related experience with strong communication and leadership skills. Experience with environmental permitting, right‑of‑way, and project controls is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years applicable experience is required.
• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in industries such as 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, and ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with owners, contractors, engineers, designers in a multi-disciplined project team to resolve issues and accomplish objectives.
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right‑of‑way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Assist with internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client regarding client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects follow internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and issues requiring office support.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Project Manager to lead substation design projects from 12 kV to 500 kV. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and client relations across greenfield and brownfield sites.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering/construction management and 7 years of related experience with strong communication and leadership skills. Experience with environmental permitting, right‑of‑way, and project controls is preferred.