Burns & McDonnell · 6 hours ago
Project Manager - Substation (Midwest Region)
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is an award-winning full-service engineering and consulting firm founded in 1898. They are seeking a Project Manager to oversee electrical substation engineering and construction projects, manage client relationships, and ensure project profitability and completion within deadlines.
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Responsibilities
Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations
Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each client Account
Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion including but not limited to siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout
Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs
Own internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), staffing/resource forecasts, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues
Serve as the primary point of contact with clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment
Manage all aspects of project communication
Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan
Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects
Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines
Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support
Travel to client and project locations will be expected
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited curriculum
Minimum of 7 years of related experience, including 3 or more years of experience managing engineering projects in the Transmission & Distribution industry. Completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments
Must have experience with the production of applicable engineering design and construction documents
Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered
Demonstrated success in project management which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination
Preferred
Previous consulting experience preferred
Professional Registration and/or Professional Certification 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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Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
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