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Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago

Transaction Advisory Director - 1898 & Co.

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $395K/yr

13+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell's 1898 & Co. is seeking a Transaction Advisory Director to lead and manage transaction advisory services. The role involves building client relationships, overseeing project execution, and driving business development efforts to ensure strategic growth in various service offerings.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

You’ll collaborate with our Managing Directors and Business Line Directors to set financial targets for all transaction advisory-related services, such as sales, revenue, and profitability

You’ll work with leadership to define key objectives and align business plans with our brand’s goals and mission

You’ll work with the leadership team to prepare and manage a business plan for the strategic growth of these services across multiple business lines, including expansion of current and new service offerings, marketing activities, client retention and acquisition, and a staff growth plan

You’re at the forefront of business development and sales, coordinating with the leadership team and business development managers on marketing trips, conferences, opportunity identification, and proposals to grow these service offerings strategically

You will collaborate with project managers to ensure coverage of key client relationships to grow transaction advisory services

You’ll lead contract preparation and negotiations

In some instances, you’ll serve as a project manager, leading all aspects of project execution, including scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure quality control of deliverables

You’ll analyze and communicate project status, risks, schedule, and costs to all internal and external stakeholders

You’re confident in leading multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and analysts

Your communication and planning skills are vital in aligning expectations with our business objectives

You’ll facilitate timely, quality, and profitable execution of projects across multiple business lines and serve as project director and quality control leader for deliverables to ensure client satisfaction

You’re a curious seeker and passionate about personal and professional growth

You will mentor, train, and support the career development of project managers offering transaction advisory services

Your curious mind is willing to take strategic risks

You thrive on diverse perspectives, opinions, and experiences

Qualification

Independent engineeringTechnical due diligenceBusiness developmentFinancial analysisNegotiation skillsProject managementMicrosoft Office SuiteTeam buildingWritten communicationVerbal communicationCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's of science in engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, finance, business, or a related field from an accredited program is required

Minimum of 13 years of experience

Expert knowledge within the fields of consulting, energy, power, and/or utilities

Expert computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience leading business development, sales, and pursuit efforts

Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a problem-solving environment

Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, and collaboration

General business and financial calculation knowledge

Experience with negotiation and commercial contracting

Ability to work with existing and new clients to identify new projects, articulate to the clients our ability to perform those projects, and translate that into the sale of consulting services

Ability to communicate with various business contacts to understand their needs and translate them into a scope of work that meets their desired outcomes

Ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines, and to be effective in on-site work environments

Ability to travel

Preferred

Preference for experience in one or more of the following areas: Independent engineer services, Technical due diligence, Lender's technical advisor, Owner's engineer

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability

Time off and wellness programs

Company

Burns & McDonnell

Glassdoor4.2

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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