Burns & McDonnell · 1 week ago
Project Development Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Upper Midwest Region)
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $325K/yr
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a leading engineering and consulting firm, and they are seeking a Project Development Manager to oversee project pursuits and startup processes. The role involves managing proposal processes, assessing risks, and ensuring alignment with project requirements while providing senior-level technical advice.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
Hiring Manager
Emily Foreman
Responsibilities
Manage, develop, and improve project proposal process
Direct and oversee management of proposal resources and collaborate with all offices on improving those resources
Develop staff to pursue and capture projects including making proposals and presentations
Assess project and pursuit risks
Facilitate go/no-go analyses and decisions
Working with department and project management groups, appoint proposal managers and facilitate the assignment of proposal preparation teams
Oversee proposal development including scope, budget, schedule and resources
Facilitate and oversee contract reviews and negotiations in collaboration with business line director
Conduct Q1 and Q2 reviews
Work with department and project management to ensure that staff resource assignments are aligned with the project requirements with respect to roles, skills and quantity. Ensure that client diversity goals and initiatives are met
Provide senior-level technical advice regarding execution of engineering projects to the proposal teams
In consultation with the project execution manager and leadership, review and approve all budgets and schedules for proposals efforts, including determining appropriate compensation arrangements and financial performance metrics for the projects
Ensure alignment and support of regional office proposal efforts and risk assessments
Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports
Comply with the Burns & McDonnell Quality Control program
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in engineering or related degree from an accredited program
7 years relevant consulting experience, preferably in transmission engineering design and/or project management, consulting, or program management
Expert experience in client and business development
Expert experience in project management including planning, design team coordination and communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination
Expert experience in proposal development
Experience in contract negotiations
Excellent facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem solving skills
Demonstrated financial success on completed projects
Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage
Excellent planning and analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and able to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients
Strong interpersonal skills
Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
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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Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
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