Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago
Project Manager - Transmission (Austin)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is an award-winning full-service Engineering, Architectural, Construction, Environmental, Permitting, and Consulting services firm. They are seeking a Project Manager to manage transmission projects, focusing on business and client development within the Transmission and Distribution practice. The role involves overseeing project management from concept to completion, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring project profitability and success.
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Responsibilities
Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout
Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each Account
Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations
Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs
Own internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues
Serve as primary point of contact with client regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment
Manage all aspects of project communication
Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems and implement the project execution plan
Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines
Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support. Travel to client and project locations is expected
Support the development of the Transmission team by assisting with hiring, training, and mentoring
Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects
Travel to client and project locations will be expected
All other duties as assigned
Additionally, this position will assist in developing and implementing business development and marketing activities for T&D engineering and construction consulting services. The focus will be to drive profitable growth of existing clients and the development of new clients in a manner that is consistent with T&D’s Regional Office structure and Account Management through prospecting, client relationships and assessment of target markets that support sales and marketing strategies
This position will also participate in the strategic planning and development of sales and marketing plans and activities related to trade shows, trade journal advertisements, and customer relationship functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited curriculum
Minimum of 7 years of related experience, including 3 or more years of experience managing engineering projects in the Transmission & Distribution industry. Completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments
Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients
Must have experience with the production of transmission design and construction documents
Requires knowledge and experience working with the NESC code, as well as other industry codes and standards
Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered
Demonstrated success in project management which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination
Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients
Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and public contracts on project-related matters
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
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
Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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