Burns & McDonnell · 1 hour ago
Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Northeast Region)
Wallingford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $390K/yr
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking a dynamic and driven engineering Project Manager for their Transmission & Distribution Global Practice in the Northeast Region. This role involves managing high-impact projects, driving business growth, and cultivating relationships with clients and subcontractors while ensuring project profitability and timely completion.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for planning, budgeting and establishing/achieving critical project objectives
Responsible for the overall success of projects (safety, quality, and profitability)
Provide management of engineering projects from concept to completion with a basic understanding of siting, permitting, planning, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, and material management
Work closely with the Project Team to confirm deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction. This includes coordination with team members located in other Regional and/or Branch Offices
Identify project opportunities early and facilitate go/no-go decisions, determine project fees, write proposals, prepare and lead client presentations, and negotiate contracts
Support development and maintenance of business plan; lead and support proposal efforts to support profitable growth
Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems
Responsible for internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, and risk management
Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish and/or reinforce project controls systems
Report regularly on progress, cost, profit, schedule, design questions, project risks, and any issues requiring support
Account management as a local point of contact for key clients in the region
Conduct quality reviews on design projects as needed
Provide feedback on staff performance to Department Management and work with Department Management to assign project opportunities to support staff development goals
Collaborate with other Project Managers across Regional and/or Branch Offices and mentor Project Managers in Training (PMITs)
Assist with recruitment, development and retention of staff; mentor staff for division growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited curriculum
Minimum of 7 years of engineering design and engineering project management experience
Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change
Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective
Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients
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
10 years of engineering design and engineering project management experience
Professional Engineering (PE) registration strongly preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or advanced degree in engineering/construction management
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Insurance and disability
Time off and wellness programs
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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Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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