Burns & McDonnell

Project Manager - Program Management (Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field with 7 years of experience in the electric utility or construction industry.
  • Proven experience leading multi-discipline project teams.
  • Strong track record in client and business development activities.
  • Expertise in project management including proposal development and contract negotiations.
  • Demonstrated success in managing budgets, savings, or profit margins on completed projects.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills at all organizational levels.
  • Proficient in project management tools, particularly Microsoft Project or similar.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of strategic business initiatives to meet client and company objectives.
  • Direct and coordinate the work of a multi-disciplined project team for effective resource utilization.
  • Manage project budgets and ensure funds are spent efficiently.
  • Achieve financial performance targets for the project.
  • Present monthly financial forecasts to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Develop strategies for cross-selling engineering services within the organization.
  • Assess project risks, status, and coordinate with the controls team to ensure project transparency.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment emphasizing client satisfaction and team success.
  • Opportunity for professional growth within a reputable company.
  • Engagement in diverse projects across the North Texas region.
  • Travel opportunities may foster professional networking and growth.
Full Job Description
Description

Our Transmission & Distribution Global Practice is looking for a Project Manager to support our North Texas Region, primarily in our Fort Worth, Texas office. The Project Manager is responsible for leading a diverse team of stakeholders from multiple entities in the successful delivery of complex projects, from inception through final close-out, including the development and implementation of processes, procedures, strategy, execution plans, resource planning, risk management, and reporting tools. The Project Manager will lead the team in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.
  • Lead the development and execution of overall strategic business initiatives to achieve goals and objectives provided by the client or Burns & McDonnell.
  • Provide leadership to the Project team; direct and coordinate the work of a multi-disciplined team, and ensure the efficient and cost-effective utilization of staff.
  • Responsible for management of Project budget and expenditure of funds.
  • Achieve stated targets and standards for the Project financial performance.
  • Present monthly financial information to leadership including project revenue forecasts.
  • Support strategies for cross-selling engineering services across the organization.
  • Attend bi-weekly team coordination and monthly stakeholder meetings.
  • Support monthly reporting requirements by assessing project risk, program status, and coordination with controls team for schedule and financial updates.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years related experience in the electric utility or construction industry.
  • Experience leading a multi-discipline project team.
  • Strong experience in client and business development.
  • Expert experience in managing projects, which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, project controls, system integration, owner's engineering, real estate acquisition, permitting, environmental compliance, construction management, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.
  • Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrated success as to budget, savings and/or profit margins in completed projects.
  • Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage.
  • 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.
  • Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent.
  • Travel to the project location may be required depending on client and responsibilities. Travel is expected to be about 50% of the PM's overall time.

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-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261940

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D

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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