Transmission Department Manager

Burns & McDonnell; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

You will guide market strategy, collaborate with HR and marketing, and ensure financial performance while championing innovative tools and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited program with 7+ years of related professional experience in design and/or project management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective; ability to influence, lead, and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture.
• Shape and execute the strategic plan for Transmission in the Boise region, aligning service offerings with market needs.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects and monitor performance to meet quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Coordinate with cross‑regional and global teams to optimize resources and technical direction.
• Drive profitability through staffing, utilization, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you work for? At Burns & McDonnell, you can. Founded in 1898, we are a 100% employee‑owned, award‑winning engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting firm with offices and project teams nationwide. Our mission is simple: make our clients successful.

As we begin building our presence in Boise, our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Global Practice is looking for a Transmission Department Manager who’s ready to help shape that growth. This leader will set the strategic direction for our Transmission business, guide a high‑performing team, and drive strong project delivery across the region.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture.
• Partner with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and support onboarding for new hires.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while reinforcing Burns & McDonnell’s MacCulture values.
• Conduct performance reviews, support career development, and strengthen technical and EPC delivery capabilities.
• Collaborate with global engineering resources, including Burns & McDonnell India, to support project needs.

Market Strategy & Growth

• Shape and execute the strategic plan for Transmission in the Boise region, positioning Burns & McDonnell for long‑term success.
• Understand industry trends and align service offerings with market needs.
• Partner with Marketing, Account Management, and Business Development to pursue opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
• Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and pursuit decisions.
• Drive cross‑selling and collaboration across Global Practices and regions.

Project Execution & Technical Excellence

• Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects.
• Monitor project performance to ensure quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met.
• Support QA/QC processes and adherence to the T&D Quality Management System.
• Champion innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to improve project delivery.
• Coordinate with cross‑regional and global teams to optimize resources and technical direction.

Cross‑Regional Collaboration

• Align with national and regional leaders on standards, tools, and best practices.
• Support shared pursuits and client work across T&D departments and offices.
• Reinforce a “One Burns & McDonnell” approach to delivery and client service.

Financial Performance

• Ensure sustainable, profitable growth through effective staffing, utilization, and workload management.
• Monitor financial performance, chargeability, and overhead investment.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years related professional experience in design and/or project management is required.
• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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, 25 % of the Time