Burns & McDonnell

Project Manager - Mission Critical (Dallas - Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field and 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred experience on construction sites or program management in industries like aviation, energy, or oil & gas.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
  • Capability to thrive in fast-paced environments and work overtime when needed.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.
  • Experience in document control, scheduling, and cost control.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and direct engineering projects for safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
  • Ensure adherence to project review processes and quality control guidelines.
  • Coordinate activities across multiple engineering disciplines and optimize staff utilization.
  • Solve complex problems requiring innovative adjustments to established techniques.
  • Execute complex assignments that lead to improved processes and technology.
  • Develop and evaluate project plans for major initiatives.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff members.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including potential for remote work.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Supportive work culture that values teamwork and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Description

This position will be responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of several engineering disciplines on mission critical projects.

Specific areas of responsibility include the following, with other duties as assigned by senior management:
  • Plan, organize and direct engineering projects; including, the overall safety, cost, schedule and quality of assigned projects.
  • Ensure that the project review process and other quality control guidelines are followed.
  • Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
  • This position requires an experienced and competent individual capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
  • Executes complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment and/or technological methods.
  • Develop and evaluate plans for major projects.
  • May assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient, or testing is advisable.
  • May coordinate departmental or divisional project studies, reports or project design assignments.
  • Progressive design and project management responsibilities.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
  • Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel.
  • Some marketing responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience required.
  • Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
  • Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software.

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

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-TX-Dallas

Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 263584

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS

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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