Substation Project Manager (Midwest) | ESOP Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

401(k) retirement program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical substation engineering and construction projects in our Akron, Columbus, and St. Louis offices. You will manage from concept to completion, grow client relationships, and oversee project financials.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in the Transmission & Distribution sector, with strong proposal, negotiation, and coordination skills. Travel to client sites and a discretionary year-end bonus program are part of the package.

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.
• Experience with the production of applicable engineering design and construction documents.
• Professional Registration and/or Professional Certification preferred.

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.
• 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

Engineering knowledge

Analytical skills

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical substation engineering and construction projects in our Akron, Columbus, and St. Louis offices. You will manage from concept to completion, grow client relationships, and oversee project financials.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in the Transmission & Distribution sector, with strong proposal, negotiation, and coordination skills. Travel to client sites and a discretionary year-end bonus program are part of the package.