T&D Program Manager — Electric Infrastructure

Burns & McDonnell; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross‑functional programs in the transmission and distribution sector across the southeastern United States, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga and Nashville, with field assignments nationwide possible.

You will manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and communications with clients, the Program team, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, construction management or related field from an accredited program.
• 7+ years of applicable project management experience.
• Experience on construction sites or program management in aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, or water sectors preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel around 30% and work with owners, contractors and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project management through development, execution, and closeout in greenfield and brownfield locations.
• Plan, scope, siting, outreach, engineering, permitting, real estate, procurement, contracting, construction and controls.
• Work with the Program Team to confirm scope and deliverables meet client requirements.
• Communicate risk and issues with stakeholders and mitigate as needed.
• Establish and execute project schedules to meet program goals.
• Maintain detailed cost forecasts and accruals.
• Develop and improve project policies and standard procedures.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross‑functional programs in the transmission and distribution sector across the southeastern United States, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga and Nashville, with field assignments nationwide possible.

You will manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and communications with clients, the Program team, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.