Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental, and consulting services firm. We are 100% employee-owned, with regional and project offices nationwide. Our transportation practice is seeking a Project Manager (Bridges) to join our Kansas City, Missouri office. Opportunities in our other offices are available to the right candidate.

The Project Manager (Bridges) will lead structural design project teams and also be a key part of our seller/doer approach to project delivery. Our ideal candidate is someone who can independently manage all aspects of projects from business development, scope and fee development, staffing plan development, project oversight, quality management and financial performance.

Responsibilities

Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians to manage bridge projects and complex structural designs.

Client development and management. Maintain client relationships and engage in marketing activities such as proposal writing.Contract preparation and negotiation; scope and fee development.Project planning, budgeting, and scheduling; and the establishment of critical project financial objectives and performances.Lead bridge production teams through the design and construction plan process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors and client needs.Responsible for design quality and accuracy of engineering plans within desired budget and scope.Makes independent decisions on engineering problems and selects appropriate structural solutions that are cost effective and constructible.Apply theoretical knowledge and technical experience to tackle uncommon and complex structural configurations, while mentoring others in the process.