Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago
Project Manager - Transmission (Charlotte, Atlanta)
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction environmental and consulting services firm. They are seeking a Project Manager to manage transmission line design projects, ensuring successful completion and maintaining client relationships.
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Responsibilities
Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations
Serve as project point of contact with client regarding efforts such as 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
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing overall engineering design efforts for Design-only projects
Manage overall engineering design efforts for Design-only projects
Prepare and manage final engineering man-hour budgets
Manage implementation of Quality Program for engineering designs
Manage independent quality/completeness reviews of engineering deliverables
Direct and manage field engineering services
Manage engineering design schedule, budget and progress measurement functions with project controls teams
Manage, prepare and submit client change orders
Lead engineering preparation of subcontract plan and subcontractor bid and award packages
Manage turnover and start-up plans
Manage preparation of and/or prepare monthly client status reports
Manage meetings and review meetings status
Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field from an accredited curriculum
Minimum of seven years of utility transmission line 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 and 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
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
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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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
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