Burns & McDonnell

Project Manager - Business Strategy & Transformation | 1898 & Co.

Burns & McDonnell$110K — $130K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science, or related field and 10 years of relevant experience
  • Strong knowledge of project management techniques and procedures
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
  • Experience in leading technical aspects of consulting engagements in heavy industrial sectors

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams in managing the full project lifecycle
  • Cultivate and grow client relationships through strategic engagement
  • Oversee proposal development, project scoping, and contract negotiations
  • Ensure quality control and analyze project status, risks, and costs
  • Mentor and train staff on technical and business project aspects

Benefits

  • Opportunities for leadership and career advancement
  • Mentorship and training for professional development
  • Involvement in high-impact consultancy projects
  • Dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across various disciplines
Full Job Description
Description

As a Project Manager for Business Strategy & Transformation, you will lead multidisciplinary teams of analysts, consultants, and support staff in the day-to-day management of consulting engagements. You'll oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful execution, client satisfaction, and delivery of high-impact solutions on time and within budget. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about driving change for clients in critical infrastructure and industrial sectors.

What You'll Do

Business Development
  • Cultivate and grow client relationships through marketing efforts, project interactions, and strategic engagement.
  • Identify new sales opportunities with clients and lead aspects of proposal development and submission, including project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Advance new and existing client relationships and interface with clients for proposal and project-related items.
  • Lead proposal development, project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling activities.
  • Set critical project objectives with clients and lead contract development and negotiations.

Project Execution
  • Manage the full lifecycle of project execution including scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Ensure quality control of deliverables and analyze/communicate project status, risks, schedule, and costs to stakeholders.
  • Lead multi-discipline teams of engineers, consultants, and analysts; plan, organize, and communicate project personnel needs to department management.
  • Develop and implement project execution plans based on scope and client needs.
  • Lead project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments as required.

Leadership & Mentorship
  • Mentor and train less experienced staff on technical and business aspects of projects and the industry; serve as a recognized industry leader in your subject matter.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
  • Support company initiatives and foster staff development and training.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

Technical Responsibilities
  • Perform and lead advanced consulting engagements to help guide clients in strategic process improvements, technology advancements, and other strategic initiatives.
  • Lead analysis, approval, and implementation of multiple project deliverables.
  • Lead training of project teams, coordinate activities of multiple global practices/disciplines, and facilitate efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Demonstrated experience in client engagement, consulting, or management within management consulting, strategy, or transformation-focused environments.
  • Proven success in cultivating client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Five or more years of consulting experience in the U.S. electric and gas utilities sectors.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary consulting engagements and teams.
  • Strong understanding of business strategy, operational improvement, organizational transformation, or change management concepts.
  • Proven ability to lead complex client conversations, identify business needs, and translate them into actionable consulting solutions.
  • Experience supporting proposal development, scoping, pricing, and pursuit strategy for consulting engagements.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and executive presence skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, including strategy, technology, engineering, and operations.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, computer science or related field from an accredited program and and 10 years of relevant experience required.
  • Knowledge in project management, techniques, and procedures.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Experience leading technical aspects of consulting engagements in regards to heavy industrial sectors such as power generation and delivery and oil, gas, and chemical.
  • Experience on consulting projects, client operations, or executing program management within the critical infrastructure industry.
  • Understanding of general business and financial principles.
  • Experience with communicating across business segments to understand project objectives.

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

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-TX-Dallas

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 264342

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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