Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field with 7 years of relevant experience.
Preferred experience in construction project sites or program management in sectors like energy, oil & gas, or water.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and work overtime on short notice.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software.
Experience in document control, scheduling, and cost control.
Responsibilities
Manage overall project development, execution, and closeout in greenfield and brownfield locations.
Plan and scope projects, including engineering and permitting processes.
Collaborate with the Program Team to ensure deliverables meet client requirements.
Communicate risks and issues effectively with stakeholders and take action to mitigate them.
Establish and execute project schedules to meet program goals.
Maintain accurate project cost forecasts and accruals.
Develop and improve project policies and standard procedures.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on diverse projects across the southeastern U.S.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Potential for travel and field assignments, enhancing professional experience.
Engagement with various stakeholders, including clients and regulatory agencies.
Focus on both greenfield and brownfield project management, offering varied experiences.
Full Job Description
Description
Our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) global practice is seeking Project Managers across the southeastern United States. This includes offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga, and Nashville. However, field assignments may be throughout the U.S.
Typical project types include:
Electric Transmission and Distribution.
Gas Transmission and Distribution.
Generation / Supply Interconnection.
Major customer connection.
Communication networks and automation.
The Project Manager will work on a cross-functional program team alongside other project managers and functional specialists. They will need to maintain professional relationships and clear communication with the Client, internal Program team, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
The Project Manager will provide overall project management through development, execution, and closeout in both greenfield and brownfield locations.
This may include planning & scoping, siting & outreach, engineering, environmental & non-environmental permitting, real estate acquisition, procurement, contracting, construction and project controls.
Work closely with the Program Team to confirm scope and deliverables meet the Client's requirements.
Clearly communicate risk and issues with the Program Manager, Project Team, and client; take prudent action to mitigate or respond.
Establish and execute project schedules to achieve Program goals.
Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals.
Develop, implement, and improve project policies and standard procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor 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.
Candidates should be willing to travel 30% or take project field assignments if necessary.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Project Management
Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta
Other Locations US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte, US-TN-Nashville
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 264942
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.
