Burns & McDonnell

Transmission Department Manager

Burns & McDonnell • $100K — $130K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related field with 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred previous leadership or management experience.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly.
  • Proven ability to influence, lead, and manage change positively and thoughtfully.
  • Solid project management skills with a strategic outlook.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and designers.
  • Partner with HR to attract and onboard top talent.
  • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the team.
  • Shape and execute strategic plans for the Transmission business in Boise.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development to pursue growth opportunities.
  • Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects.
  • Monitor project performance, ensuring quality and adherence to budget.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and high-performance culture fostering professional development.
  • Opportunities for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
  • Engagement with global resources to support project requirements.
  • Sustained profitable growth through strategic staffing and workload management.
Full Job Description
Description

As we begin building our presence in Boise, our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Global Practice is looking for a Transmission Department Manager who's ready to help shape that growth. This leader will set the strategic direction for our Transmission business, guide a high-performing team, and drive strong project delivery across the region.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Partner with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and support onboarding for new hires.
  • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while reinforcing Burns & McDonnell's MacCulture values.
  • Conduct performance reviews, support career development, and strengthen technical and EPC delivery capabilities.
  • Collaborate with global engineering resources, including Burns & McDonnell India, to support project needs.

Market Strategy & Growth
  • Shape and execute the strategic plan for Transmission in the Boise region, positioning Burns & McDonnell for long-term success.
  • Understand industry trends and align service offerings with market needs.
  • Partner with Marketing, Account Management, and Business Development to pursue opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
  • Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and pursuit decisions.
  • Drive cross-selling and collaboration across Global Practices and regions.

Project Execution & Technical Excellence
  • Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects.
  • Monitor project performance to ensure quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met.
  • Support QA/QC processes and adherence to the T&D Quality Management System.
  • Champion innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to improve project delivery.
  • Coordinate with cross-regional and global teams to optimize resources and technical direction.

Cross-Regional Collaboration
  • Align with national and regional leaders on standards, tools, and best practices.
  • Support shared pursuits and client work across T&D departments and offices.
  • Reinforce a "One Burns & McDonnell" approach to delivery and client service.

Financial Performance
  • Ensure sustainable, profitable growth through effective staffing, utilization, and workload management.
  • Monitor financial performance, chargeability, and overhead investment.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and consistency.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years related professional experience in design and/or project management is required.
  • Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
  • 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.
  • Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
  • Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
  • Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-ID-Boise

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261586

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EF #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.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
* Ladders Estimates

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