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Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago

Project Manager - Substation (Southeast Region)

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Project Manager to support their Southeast Region by managing transmission and substation design projects. The role involves overseeing all aspects of greenfield and brownfield projects, ensuring successful project completion, and maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships and focus on repeat work within the Account

Serve as project point of contact with owner regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, scope management, and budgeting

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 (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 will be expected. Estimated travel commitment is 10-15%

Qualification

Engineering DegreeConstruction ManagementProject ManagementDocument ControlScheduling SoftwareCost ControlMicrosoft OfficeAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years applicable experience required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail

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

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

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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