Water Program Lead: Strategy, Delivery & Impact

Burns & McDonnell; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in the United States seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead large, complex water and capital programs from inception through close-out. You will guide a diverse team across project controls, risk, budgets, and reporting while serving as a trusted advisor to utility clients and executives.

The role requires travel, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and client satisfaction. Base location includes Brea, CA with opportunities across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, construction management, business, or related field with 10 years consulting experience.
• Experience leading a multi-discipline team on projects or programs > $250M.
• Strong client and business development experience.
• Expert project management capabilities including proposal development, contracts, planning, controls, integration, permitting, and budgeting.
• Excellent facilitation, collaboration, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Proven budget, savings and/or profit margins on completed projects.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to project locations.
• Knowledge of MS Project or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of overall Program strategic initiatives.
• Direct and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team for cost-effective staffing.
• Engage with senior client leadership on reporting and issue resolution.
• Drive systems integration, data collection, analytics and reporting tools.
• Manage program budget and expenditure of funds.
• Present monthly financial information to leadership.
• Support cross-selling of engineering services across the organization.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain staff.
• Provide leadership and guidance to department; oversee policy alignment.
• Ensure QA/QC adherence and safety compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Project management

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Proposal development

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering, construction management, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in the United States seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead large, complex water and capital programs from inception through close-out. You will guide a diverse team across project controls, risk, budgets, and reporting while serving as a trusted advisor to utility clients and executives.

The role requires travel, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and client satisfaction. Base location includes Brea, CA with opportunities across the region.