Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago
Transmission & Distribution Projects Manager - Substation (Columbus)
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a company focused on providing direction and vision within the T&D MWR Substation and Protection Applications market. The role involves managing a portfolio of projects while ensuring client satisfaction and leading personnel development within the group.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Advocate for, and ensure compliance with, all company and site safety policies
Interpret and communicate the policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to team members
Positively contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
Maintain compliance with all equal employment opportunity initiatives
Establish and reinforce Burns & McDonnell’s position in the MWR Substation and Protection Applications market through strategic planning and business plan development, with a focus on continued growth in market share and profitability
Work with Business Development and Account Management personnel to create and administer client and project capture plans for the Substation and Protection Applications market
Participate in and manage pursuit decisions, including "go/no-go" analyses, marketing strategies, proposals, pricing, and contract terms and conditions
Develop and maintain strong, work-winning relationships with key stakeholders at current and prospective clients
Participate in and direct client maintenance and development activities to ensure profitable growth
Facilitate collaboration with other regional offices to coordinate business plans and assist in the pursuit of opportunities
Participate in contract reviews and negotiations, including advisement during annual renewal processes
Provide direct technical and managerial leadership in the execution of projects, with responsibility for ensuring the technical and quality performance of projects
Oversee the profitability and financial performance of a Substation and Protection Applications project portfolio
Develop and administer Project Execution Plans. Monitor project performance metrics to ensure adherence to Project Execution Plans
Meet regularly with project stakeholders to oversee technical quality, financial performance, schedule compliance, and change management
Identify and oversee the implementation of effective change management practices to minimize unbilled work, overruns, and uncollected invoices
Ensure corporate and T&D quality initiatives and the Quality Control (QC) process are implemented on all projects
Perform root cause analysis on technical and financial issues on underperforming projects and work with Substation Management to develop corrective action plans
Participate in the Project Management Office (PMO) and advocate for PMO requirements and recommendations
Identify and manage project and portfolio risks, including the administration of associated mitigation strategies
Provide senior leadership, mentorship, and career development guidance, with a heavy emphasis on the growth and development of technical staff
Lead and facilitate training programs and other development activities for technical staff to enhance their skills and capabilities
Assist Substation Management in recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining outstanding employee-owners
Provide coaching and input for performance evaluations of project staff
Serve as a project management and technical advisor to the team, providing input on budgets, schedules, and staff management
Work with leadership to build teams and make organizational changes to improve the foundation for future growth
Provide for the development and leveraging of a strong Burns & McDonnell India (BMI) team dedicated to the support of projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
Minimum of 7 years related professional experience in T&D design and project management
Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients
Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
10 years related professional experience in T&D design and project management
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) strongly 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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Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
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