Substation Project Manager

Burns & McDonnell; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Boise, Idaho seeks a Project Manager in our Transmission & Distribution practice to lead substation design projects from 12-kV to 500-kV, directing scope, schedule, and budget. You will oversee the project lifecycle from concept to closeout, coordinating with owners and regulators and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

This full-time role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with a willingness to travel up to 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 7 years of applicable project management experience.
• Experience on construction or program management in relevant industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and participate in contract negotiations.
• Manage projects from concept to completion including scheduling, budgeting, and controls.
• Develop schedules, manage scope, and control costs.
• Coordinate with owners, subcontractors, and regulators.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and client satisfaction.
• Report progress, costs, and schedule metrics.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Collaborative work

Project management software

Document control

Scheduling

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Description Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award‑winning full‑service Engineering, Architectural, Construction, Environmental, Permitting, and Consulting services firm. We are a 100% employee‑owned company with regional and project offices nationwide. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, constructs, and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind: to make our clients successful.

Our Transmission & Distribution global practice is looking for a Project Manager in our Boise, Idaho office to manage substation design projects ranging from 12‑kV to 500‑kV. The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to greenfield and brownfield projects at substations, switching stations, and/or collector stations. The Project Manager will report directly to the Department Manager and is responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining professional and satisfactory relationships with the Owner, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.

Major Responsibilities For The Project Manager Will Include

• 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 efforts such as 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 being provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.

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 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 Project Management

Primary Location US-ID-Boise

Schedule: Full‑time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 261593

Job Hire Type Experienced #T&D