Burns & McDonnell · 23 hours ago
Transmission Department Manager - Southeast Region
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking a Transmission Department Manager for the Southeast Region to lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers. The role involves overseeing project execution, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and contributing to strategic business growth.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
Hiring Manager
Emily Foreman
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers through effective recruitment, mentoring, coaching, and performance management
Collaborate with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and oversee onboarding for all assigned staff (including interns, new graduates, transfers, and contract conversions)
Guide employees in identifying and pursuing career paths within the T&D organization
Conduct annual performance reviews and create development plans as required
Identify training needs and implement targeted training programs in collaboration with T&D leadership
Champion a positive and inclusive culture rooted in safety, ownership, innovation, and teamwork
Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects across the region and for our international teams
Monitor team performance on project execution and take corrective actions as needed to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets
Drive adoption of innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to enhance engineering efficiency and outcomes
Support proposal development and QA/QC efforts for key projects
Collaborate with regional and Burns & McDonnell India leadership to align project staffing, resource planning, and technical direction
Contribute to the formulation and execution of the region’s strategic business plan, including SWOT analysis and vision development
Partner with Marketing, Account Management and Business Development teams to pursue new business, develop proposals, and support sales strategies
Participate in trade shows, conferences, and thought leadership to promote the firm’s capabilities
Promote diversity, innovation, and process improvement initiatives across the department
Coordinate with other regional and national leaders to share best practices and support Burns & McDonnell Global objectives
Facilitate alignment across T&D offices on standards, tools, and key initiatives
Support efforts to integrate global engineering resources and ensure consistent delivery
Assist in resource coordination and work assignment to ensure optimal project staffing
Ensure compliance with T&D Quality Management System and support internal QA/QC processes
Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and consistency in project delivery
Provide input into selection and implementation of project management systems
Support development of specialized market offerings, including EPC and program management solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or a related field from an accredited program
Minimum 7 years of consulting experience in transmission and distribution, with a focus on engineering design or project management
Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an engineering or technical environment
Experience in team mentoring and performance development
Strong communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills
Demonstrated knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
Record of financial success in project delivery
Preferred
10 years of industry experience
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP)
Experience working with EcoSys, Microsoft Project, PowerBI, and similar tools
Experience in business development, including proposal writing and client engagement
Prior experience in a multi-office, matrixed organizational structure
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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Chief Financial Officer
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