Transmission Project Manager (Southwest Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Project Manager in its Albuquerque office to lead overhead transmission and distribution projects. The role emphasizes profit & loss responsibility, schedule control, and client relationship growth.

The candidate should have a strong background in T&D engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience and solid proposal and contract negotiation skills. Travel up to 25% and coordination with Account Managers are expected as part of business development.

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 the Transmission & Distribution industry.
• PE registration preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including planning, estimation, engineering, procurement, construction management, and closeout.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Establish and maintain client relationships and pursue repeat business.
• Prepare proposals and participate in contract negotiations.
• Travel to clients and project locations as needed.
• Lead multi-discipline teams and ensure QA/QC adherence.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Client coordination

Budgeting and schedule management

Team leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's degree in related field (substitute for one year experience)

Outils

NESC knowledge

Construction documents experience

Description du poste

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 & 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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-NM-Albuquerque

Other Locations US-AZ-Phoenix

Schedule Full-time

Travel Yes, 25 % of the Time