T&D Project Leader – Substations & Transmission

Burns & McDonnell; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Project Manager to lead substation, transmission, and pipeline projects within our Transmission & Distribution practice. You will manage all project phases from siting to closeout, including environmental permitting, planning, and controlling costs.

The role emphasizes developing client relationships and expanding business, with a focus on meeting project milestones and budget while ensuring quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum of seven years of utility project experience with at least 3 years related project management experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contracts on project-related matters.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Valid driver's license required.
• In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

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 primary point of contact with 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 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.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE registration preferred

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Project Manager to lead substation, transmission, and pipeline projects within our Transmission & Distribution practice. You will manage all project phases from siting to closeout, including environmental permitting, planning, and controlling costs.

The role emphasizes developing client relationships and expanding business, with a focus on meeting project milestones and budget while ensuring quality and safety.