Transmission Project Manager (Albuquerque)

Burns & McDonnell; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Project Manager to lead overhead Transmission & Distribution projects, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships, and expand services with key account teams. The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and cross-functional coordination across engineering disciplines.

The position requires a PE and a strong background in T&D project delivery, with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 7 years of related experience, including 3+ years managing engineering projects in Transmission & Distribution.
• PE registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way, project controls, procurement, constructability reviews, and closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Own internal project financials and staffing, risk management, and change management.
• Serve as primary client contact for coordination, planning, budget, subcontracting, and schedule attainment.
• Travel to clients and project locations as required.
• Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope or multiple smaller projects.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE registration preferred

Job description

Description

Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning full-service Engineering, Architectural, Construction, Environmental, Permitting, and Consulting services firm. We are a 100% employee-owned company with regional and project offices nationwide. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, constructs, and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind - to make our clients successful. Our Transmission & Distribution global practice is looking for a Project Manager in our Albuquerque office to manage transmission and distribution projects. An entrepreneurial spirit and strong leadership abilities are a must. This position will also have a focus on business and client development for the Transmission and Distribution practice.

The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related primarily to overhead transmission and distribution projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationships with the project Owners, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and all other project stakeholders.

The Project Manager is expected to establish, maintain, and proactively grow client relationships into repeat business and expanded service offerings. Additionally, the Project Manager will assist in the pursuit of new clients, which includes but is not limited to coordination with client Account Managers and Burns & McDonnell leadership with direct marketing responsibilities.

• 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.

• Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each Account.

• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.

• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.

• Own internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the 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 the 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 clients and project locations is expected.

• Support the development of the team by assisting with hiring, training, and mentoring.

• Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects.

• Travel to clients and project locations will be expected.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.

• At least 7 years of related experience, including 3 or more years managing engineering projects in the Transmission & Distribution industry. A master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

• Professional Engineering (PE) registration 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.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

• Experience with the production of transmission design and construction documents. Experience with distribution engineering is a plus.

• Knowledge and experience working with the NESC code, as well as other industry codes and standards, is highly preferred.

• 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.

• Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.

• Having the ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project-related matters is preferred.

• Ability to travel.

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-NM-Albuquerque

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time