Burns & McDonnell

Project Manager - Water Conveyance / Pipelines (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell$140K — $225K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required
  • Minimum 7 years of design engineering experience, 3 years managing projects
  • Consulting experience preferred
  • Professional registration highly preferred
  • Strong track record in project management and client relationship building
  • Experience in multi-discipline engineering preferred
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-discipline engineering projects from initiation to completion
  • Coordinate activities among various engineering teams
  • Manage project communications effectively
  • Oversee proposal development and selection processes
  • Develop and monitor project schedules, budget, and scope
  • Serve as primary client interface for all project-related matters
  • Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned culture with ownership from day one
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Access to a wide network of resources for complex projects
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic team environment
  • Comprehensive wellness programs including PTO, insurance, and ESOP participation.
Full Job Description
Description

Strong project managers are essential to our success. We're looking for a project manager to lead some of the industry's best engineers while executing highly technical, complex engineering water systems projects focused on drinking water and raw water transmission and distribution systems, as well as wastewater collection systems and storage tanks.

It takes many skills to manage projects in the engineering industry, from forming and maintaining great relationships with clients and partners, to successfully delivering projects, to staying in step with current and future regulations, to actively seeking out the next project. We are looking for experienced project managers to join our growing Water practice in Denver, Colorado.

We need a Water Systems Project Manager who will:
  • Share ideas and boldly explore technical solutions and thought leadership. We are a diverse team with ambitious goals - be a part of the constantly evolving story!
  • Bring outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills to lead project teams through challenging requirements and overlapping schedules. These skills and a flexible attitude are essential for building relationships at all levels of our organization and managing multiple deadlines in our dynamic environment.
  • Be excited to coach and mentor other engineers to shape the leaders of tomorrow. We appreciate the lessons you have learned in your career and technical chops you bring to the table, and we want you to be a hands-on participant in the growth of others.

We are also looking for a Project Manager who can:
  • Provide leadership and guidance of all aspects of multi-discipline engineering projects from concept to completion, including overall safety, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.
  • Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
  • Manage all aspects of project communication.
  • Lead the Project Management team in administering request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and scope of work documents.
  • Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
  • Identify opportunities and manage team efforts for submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiation, and related activities.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment.
  • Manage the review, negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
  • Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Risk Department as required.
  • Manage internal project financials, providing detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals to client(s) and Global Practice leadership.
  • Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.
  • Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring additional support.
  • Responsible for managing contract closeout activities.
  • Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships and focus on repeat work within each client account.
  • Support business strategy for developing new business opportunities in planning and digital water solutions.
  • Work to proactively identify and position Burns & McDonnell for upcoming projects and opportunities.
  • Adhere to Burns & McDonnell's safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the safety and health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
  • Provide direction as part of the sales team for furthering Burns & McDonnell's position in the industry through industry events, conferences, and contacts.
  • Provide guidance and industry feedback or trends to the water leadership team.
  • Provide mentorship as well as formal and informal training for the project team.
  • Provide performance feedback for project team members as appropriate.
  • Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client's satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all company policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program required
  • Minimum of 7 years of related experience (10 years preferred) in design engineering, including 3 or more years of experience managing engineering projects. Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
  • Previous consulting experience preferred.
  • Professional Registration preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in project management strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients strongly preferred.
  • 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 and strong interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
  • Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
  • Ability to influence, lead and manage change thoughtfully and positively strongly desired.
  • 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

Compensation

$140,000.00-225,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. Burns & McDonnell's PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, as part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 254300

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-VR #WTR

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.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1898

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Burns & McDonnell

More Real Estate & Construction Jobs

Find similar Project Manager - Water Conveyance / Pipelines (Denver) jobs: