Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of work on assigned projects, from concept through closeout. This includes project safety, coordinating the design efforts of multi-disciplinary design teams, managing schedules and budgets, developing cost and technical proposals, contract negotiation, risk identification and management, client development, managing client expectations and overall client satisfaction. • Manage and oversee all aspects of multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept through completion. This includes: • Project Safety and Safety in Design • Environmental studies and permitting (federal, state, local) • Planning, estimating, and engineering • Proposal development • Project controls (cost, schedule, change management) • Bid phase services and construction support • Procurement, material management, and vendor coordination • Constructability reviews and field execution support • Project closeout and lessons learned • Develop, maintain, and control project scope, schedules, and budgets; proactively manage changes and risks to meet project objectives. • Serve as the primary point of contact with clients, providing controls on: • Project execution strategy • Scope definition and change management • Budget development and financial tracking • Project staffing plans and resource utilization • Schedule performance and milestone attainment • Regulatory, environmental, and permitting compliance • Overall client satisfaction • Participate in and potentially lead internal and external project risk reviews. Consult with the Legal Department as required. • Manage internal project financials, providing detailed, project cost forecasts and accruals to client(s) and Global Practice leadership. • Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. • Manage all aspects of project communication. • Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including: • Proposal development and technical input • Cost estimating and pricing strategies • Client presentations and interviews • Contract negotiations and amendments • Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each client account. • Provide mentorship and formal and informal training to the project team. • Provide performance feedback for project team members as appropriate. • Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan. • Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects comply with internal QA/QC guidelines. • Participate in group and Global Practice business planning, workload forecasting, and resource planning activities. • Ability to execute multiple small projects • Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring additional support. • All other duties as assigned. • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited program. • Minimum of 7 years of related experience in design engineering, including 3 or more years of experience managing engineering projects. • Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience. • Demonstrated success in project management. • Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients. • 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 be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered. • Ability to handle large volumes of work and multitask in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients. • Ability to influence, lead, and manage change thoughtfully and positively. • Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). • Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software. • Previous consulting experience preferred. • Professional Registration preferred. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing. We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898. At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless. Are you ready to create amazing? Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Must-haves

Manage and oversee all aspects of multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept through completion. This includes: • Project Safety and Safety in Design
Environmental studies and permitting (federal, state, local)
Planning, estimating, and engineering
Proposal development
Project controls (cost, schedule, change management)
Bid phase services and construction support
Procurement, material management, and vendor coordination
Constructability reviews and field execution support
Project closeout and lessons learned
Develop, maintain, and control project scope, schedules, and budgets; proactively manage changes and risks to meet project objectives.
Serve as the primary point of contact with clients, providing controls on: • Project execution strategy
Scope definition and change management
Budget development and financial tracking
Project staffing plans and resource utilization
Schedule performance and milestone attainment
Regulatory, environmental, and permitting compliance
Overall client satisfaction
Participate in and potentially lead internal and external project risk reviews. Consult with the Legal Department as required.
Manage internal project financials, providing detailed, project cost forecasts and accruals to client(s) and Global Practice leadership.
Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
Manage all aspects of project communication.
Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including: • Proposal development and technical input

Nice-to-haves

Previous consulting experience preferred.
Professional Registration preferred.

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