Burns & McDonnell

Project Manager - Substation (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
  • 7+ years of engineering design and project management experience.
  • Strong strategic leadership and project management skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel; valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage substation engineering projects from start to finish.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and quality standards.
  • Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
  • Act as the main client contact, fostering long-term relationships.
  • Lead proposal efforts and strategic project opportunities.
  • Oversee financial performance, staffing, and compliance with internal policies.
  • Mentor project team members and support their career development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunity for career growth and advancement.
  • Support for professional development and certifications.
  • Flexible work schedule options available.
  • Engaging work culture focused on innovation and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Description

The ideal candidate is an engineering project manager with design experience in substations and related fields, extensive industry experience, and strong leadership ability. The candidate has a strong working knowledge of project financials, scope, schedule, and risk management with a history of success. The ideal candidate should be able to manage substation projects for major accounts with large multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the full life cycle of substation engineering projects (concept to closeout).
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver safety, technical excellence, and quality compliance.
  • Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, risk mitigation strategies, and overall financial performance.
  • Serve as the primary client contact, building long-term relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
  • Lead proposals, scope development, contract negotiations, and strategic project pursuits.
  • Oversee internal project financials, staffing, QA/QC adherence, legal coordination, and change management.
  • Mentor and develop project team members, support recruitment efforts, and contribute to succession planning.
  • Collaborate closely with department leadership to drive strategic business growth and support long-term organizational goals.
  • Responsible for compliance with all internal policies, safety regulations, and client-specific standards.

Additional responsibilities for the Project Manager may include:
  • Account management as a local point of contact for key clients in the region.
  • Conduct quality reviews on design projects as needed.
  • Provide feedback on staff performance to Department Management and work with them to assign project opportunities that support staff development goals.
  • Collaborate with other Project Managers across Regional and/or Branch Offices and mentor Project Managers in Training (PMITs).

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum.
  • Minimum of 7 years of engineering design and engineering project management experience.
  • Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change. Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
  • 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.
  • Ability to travel. Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

Preferred qualifications include:
  • 10 years of engineering design and engineering project management experience.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) registration strongly preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or advanced degree in engineering/construction management.

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, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 251597

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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