Burns Engineering, Inc. · 2 days ago
Project Manager-Rail & Transit Facilities
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBurns Engineering, Inc. is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services focused on complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects. They are seeking a Project Manager to manage daily tasks, oversee staff, and ensure client service while coordinating project execution and business development.
Civil EngineeringConsultingInformation TechnologyInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Identify and develop plan to obtain follow-on work with existing clients
Develop new clients
Prepare proposals under the direction of the Group Leader
Develop proposal schedules
Develops scope of services, staffing and pricing
Include Burns Terms and Conditions
Meet annual sales goal
Coordinate with client through routine communication and regular visits
Continuously confirm client requirements for project
Participate in regular technical meetings and coordinate with other trade disciplines
Report to project leadership
Ensure all team personnel adhere to the requirements of the company QA/QC policies and procedures
Develop project plans to mitigate risks
Ensure that all design documents, reports, proposals, inspections and information required to serve the client are properly prepared and reported
Manage to a schedule and ensure client schedules are met
Ensure that project closeout procedures are followed
Hold routine project meetings to review schedule and deliverables
If necessary, account for missed milestones and develop recovery plans
Identify, request, and receive authorization for scope changes before work is executed
Motivate personnel to perform at high levels of performance
Ensure employees are adequately trained and supervised
Effectively delegate and manage work load
Hold all employees accountable to the same standard of performance and take corrective action when necessary
Directly oversees technical team. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 40-50 hour work weeks are to be expected
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's (B.S.) Engineering degree from an accredited University or college and 10 plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Candidate has been in a leadership position on multiple projects where they have been responsible for a team of at least 5 people
Experience running either mechanical or electrical projects for transit agencies
Must be a registered technical professional in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm
Valid Driver's License may be required
Preferred
Experience with MBTA, NJT, MTA or WMATA is preferred but not required
Company
Burns Engineering, Inc.
Burns Engineering is a civil engineering company that specializes in engineering design and management consulting services
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
OceanSound Partners
2025-12-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Matthew Burns
CEO/President
William Mecaughey
Chief Financial Officer
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