Burns & McDonnell

Director of Utility Consulting - 1898 & Co.

Burns & McDonnell$150K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field; 13 years of relevant consulting experience.
  • Master's degree or MBA preferred.
  • Strong business acumen with successful track record in consulting management.
  • Analytical skills for interpreting large data sets effectively.
  • Expertise in uncovering client needs and delivering persuasive recommendations.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex information to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct consulting projects, ensuring quality and cost control.
  • Facilitate discussions with senior client teams to determine needs and create action plans.
  • Anticipate client issues and deliver innovative solutions.
  • Serve as primary contact for project-related client communications.
  • Coordinate with internal and external experts for project delivery.
  • Prepare status reports for stakeholders on project progress and impacts.
  • Manage project teams to ensure efficient resource utilization.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a leadership role.
  • Engagement in innovative consulting projects across industries.
  • Collaboration with a team of experienced professionals.
  • Access to training and development resources for staff.
  • Exposure to various aspects of project management, from procurement to delivery.
Full Job Description
Description

The 1898 & Co. Director is responsible for the successful sale and execution of management and advisory consulting engagements within the 1898 & Co. consulting services unit of Burns & McDonnell. The Director will manage and provide expertise to a team of consultants and analysts in the day-to-day management of project quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontracts, proposals, estimates, and client relations. The Director will ensure client satisfaction through commitment, dedication, integrity, and overall outstanding service.
  • Plan, organize and direct consulting projects, including the overall pursuit, negotiation, execution, cost, schedule, and quality of deliverables.
  • Facilitate workshop sessions with senior-level client teams to understand client requirements, uncover needs and develop action plans.
  • Leverage strategic thinking to anticipate client problems and provide innovative and impactful solutions.
  • Liaise with clients, often as the first point of contact for all project-related communications.
  • Liaise with internal and external subject matter experts for the pursuit and delivery of consulting projects.
  • Compile, distribute, and present status reports, including project progress, schedule, cost, and budget impacts to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Establish project teams, coordinate activities amongst multiple disciplines and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
  • Develop and contribute to training curriculums and materials for consultants and analysts.
  • Manage the delivery of third-party vendors and subcontractors, including contracts, scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Provide performance feedback to personnel managers for project team members as appropriate.
  • Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
  • Ensure prime contract, subcontractor, and supplier invoicing is processed in a timely manner in alignment with agreements.
  • Provide managerial direction and work assignments to consultants and analysts.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related degree from an accredited program and 13 years of relevant consulting experience.
  • Or master's degree, MBA preferred.
  • Excellent business acumen with proven success in managing consulting engagements.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly and efficiently interpret large data sets.
  • Ability to uncover customer needs, develop recommendations and deliver them persuasively.
  • Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong understanding of financial concepts.
  • Excellent planning and analytical skills.
  • 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.

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

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta

Other Locations US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte, US-TN-Nashville

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 263852

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #E98 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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