Burns & McDonnell

Project Manager - Mission Critical (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 7 years of experience.
  • Experience with construction project sites or program management in relevant industries preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in analytical and problem-solving techniques with attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle high-pressure work environment and respond to urgent overtime requests.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.
  • Collaborative ability in multi-disciplined project teams.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct engineering projects ensuring safety, cost, schedule, and quality.
  • Ensure project review processes and quality control standards are met.
  • Establish and coordinate project teams across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Execute advanced techniques to develop new or improved technological methods.
  • Evaluate plans and assess feasibility of proposed applications with limited data.
  • Lead and instruct less experienced staff members for project execution.
  • Manage client communications and marketing responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with ongoing project management responsibilities.
  • Opportunity to work in diverse industries such as aviation and energy.
  • Engagement in leadership roles with mentoring responsibilities.
  • Exposure to complex and mission-critical engineering projects.
  • Potential for departmental or divisional coordination and participation in studies and reports.
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-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 263577

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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