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Burns & McDonnell · 5 days ago

Project Manager - Substation (Lexington)

Lexington, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $220K/yr

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a leading company in the Transmission & Distribution sector, and they are seeking a Project Manager to oversee substation design projects. The role involves managing all aspects of greenfield and brownfield projects, ensuring successful project completion, and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations

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

Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs

Assist with internal project financials, 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

Qualification

Utility Substation ExperienceProfessional Engineering (PE)Project ManagementProject Management Professional (PMP)Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum

Minimum of seven years of utility substation project experience with at least 3 years related project management experience

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

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to travel

Valid driver's license required

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

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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