Burns & McDonnell

Project Delivery Manager - 1898 & Co. - Power System Planning (New England - New York/Wallingford areas)

Burns & McDonnell$135K — $260K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, finance, or business required; 5 years' experience in a related field.
  • Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to influence and manage change positively.
  • Expert project management skills with a strategic perspective.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate work assignments for team efficiency.
  • Recruit and develop high-performing staff.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide guidance to team members.
  • Support and ensure staff levels meet project needs and billable targets.
  • Lead project quality assurance and compliance efforts.
  • Implement firm-wide programs and guide teams through change.
  • Collaborate with managers and proposal teams for business development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance and disability coverage.
  • Flexible time-off policies.
  • Robust wellness programs to support employee health.
  • Participation in a 100% employee-owned stock ownership plan (ESOP).
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Full Job Description
Description

What You'll Do

As a Project Delivery Manager (PDM), you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of consultants and analysts, supporting the execution of projects within the Transmission Planning & Power Systems Analysis and/or Grid Modernization & Distribution Planning business lines and adjacent service areas. You will work closely with managing directors and business line leads to ensure project excellence, staff development, and alignment with company goals and values. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leadership & Team Development
  • Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
  • Recruit, develop, train, and retain high-performing staff.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, monthly one-on-ones, and provide clear instruction and guidance to direct reports.
  • Promote the Burns & McDonnell culture, values, and mission, along with 1898 & Co.'s traits: tenacious problem solvers, curious seekers, unselfish collaborators, and grit.
  • Interpret and communicate organizational goals and policies to staff.

Project & Resource Management
  • Provide expert-level technical guidance and support for consulting engagements in transmission planning, distribution planning, and power systems analysis.
  • Support profitable growth by ensuring staff levels, loading, and assignments meet project requirements and billable targets.
  • Coordinate workload for the team and communicate staffing needs to business line leads and managing directors.
  • Lead and support project QA/QC efforts.
  • Ensure compliance with company and safety policies.

Strategic & Operational Execution
  • Implement and support firm-wide programs and initiatives; lead your team through organizational change.
  • Achieve stated financial targets and performance standards.
  • Collaborate with project managers, managing directors, and proposal teams to support business development and secure new work for the team.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, finance, business, or other related field and 5 years of related experience required.
  • Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
  • 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.
  • Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
  • Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
  • Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Compensation

$135,000.00-260,000.00 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-CT-Wallingford

Other Locations US-NY-Manhattan

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 263822

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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