Substation Project Manager — Midwest Electrical Delivery

Burns & McDonnell; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 145,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Employee-owned

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Akron, OH is seeking a Project Manager for our Transmission & Distribution practice. You will lead electrical substation engineering and construction projects, managing scope, budgets, schedules, and client relationships across multi-location teams.

The role requires 7+ years of related experience, including 3+ years in project management. Master’s substitution allowed; consulting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience, including 3+ years of experience managing engineering projects in the Transmission & Distribution industry. Completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Previous consulting experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Must have experience with the production of applicable engineering design and construction documents.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Demonstrated success in project management which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.
• Professional Registration and/or Professional Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each client Account.
• 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.
• Own internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), staffing/resource forecasts, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, 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.
• Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to 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.
• Travel to client and project locations will be expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Proposal development

Contract negotiations

Project planning

Design team coordination

Budgeting

Schedule management

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Akron, OH is seeking a Project Manager for our Transmission & Distribution practice. You will lead electrical substation engineering and construction projects, managing scope, budgets, schedules, and client relationships across multi-location teams.

The role requires 7+ years of related experience, including 3+ years in project management. Master’s substitution allowed; consulting experience preferred.