Burns & McDonnell

Alternate Delivery Design Manager - Transportation (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell$150K — $300K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field; 10 years of related experience required, 15 preferred.
  • Experience in managing complex transportation design or design-build projects.
  • Skilled in proposal development, project planning, budget management, and scheduling.
  • Experience collaborating with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities with capacity to manage multiple concurrent assignments.
  • Strong organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, capable of conveying information to various stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies, proficiency in Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the pursuit, design, and delivery of transportation alternate delivery projects.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination among project stakeholders and regional offices.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams through project execution activities.
  • Assist with business development, engaging with project owners and contractors.
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies in collaboration with leadership.
  • Support proposal preparation and project interviews, guiding the pursuit strategy.
  • Oversee project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and performance metrics to achieve objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance and disability coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and wellness programs.
  • Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as part of 100% employee-owned company.
  • 401(k) retirement program with employer contributions.
Full Job Description
Description

The Alternate Delivery Design Manager is responsible for managing the pursuit, design, and delivery of Transportation alternate delivery projects. This position works closely with the Alternate Delivery Design Director, Transportation Construction/Design-Build (TRN CDB) leadership, project managers, and regional office teams to successfully execute design-build and other alternate delivery projects. The Alternate Delivery Design Manager provides leadership for project teams, supports business development efforts, and ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality standards.
  • Support the development and execution of Transportation alternate delivery business initiatives and project goals.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination among regional offices and project stakeholders, including but not limited to identification and vetting of opportunities, making Go/No-Go decisions, and assessing key staff availability.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams through pursuit and project execution activities.
  • Assist with business development efforts with project owners and contractor partners, plan and participate in industry events, as well as targeted owner and contractor engagements.
  • Identify project risks and collaborate with leadership to develop mitigation strategies.
  • Develop pursuit strategy and support proposal preparation, project interviews, and pursuit planning activities.
  • Develop scope of services for pre-award/pursuit phase and post-award/design phase pursuits and active projects.
  • Coordinate with the Alternate Delivery Design Director and Transportation Construction Design Build leadership on project staffing, scheduling, and resource planning, including but not limited to identification and evaluation of key staff and subconsultants that strengthen the design team's ability to win and successfully deliver projects.
  • Manage design efforts for alternate delivery pursuits and active projects.
  • Monitor project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and performance metrics to achieve project objectives during both the pre-award and post-award phases of projects.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to project managers, engineers, and design professionals assigned to alternate delivery projects.
  • Ensure compliance with company quality control procedures and project delivery standards.
  • Support project diversity, inclusion, and supplier diversity initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies and procedures.
  • Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across alternate delivery project teams.
  • Participate in employee development activities, coaching, and performance feedback discussions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited program and 10 years related engineering, consulting, project management, or alternate delivery experience, preferably within the A/E industry required.
  • 15 years of experience preferred.
  • Experience managing complex, transportation design or design-build projects.
  • Experience with proposal development, project planning, budget management, scheduling, and client coordination.
  • Experience working with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and manage multiple concurrent assignments.
  • Strong collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to positively influence others and effectively manage project execution activities.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information to clients, leadership, and project teams.
  • Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Working knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
  • Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Compensation

$150,000.00-300,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-MO-Saint Louis, US-AR-Springdale, US-DC-Washington, US-FL-Orlando, US-TX-Austin, US-NE-Omaha, US-VA-Norfolk, US-TX-Dallas, US-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 263701

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-LS #TRN N/A

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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