**Description** Burns & McDonnell is looking for an experienced Project Manager for our Food & Beverage group to build a strong regional presence to service local clients, specifically in the chocolate & confectionary industry. This individual will grow a project team, further client relationships and help build a national reputation for execution. At Burns & McDonnell we build food plants, and we do it well. But we can and will do more — with less. In food and beverage products processing, we retain what works, revamp what doesn’t, and build success where it matters most: throughout your operation. The Project Manager will manage, direct and coordinate all aspects of design work related to multiple design and design-build projects. The Project Manager is responsible for the profit and loss of their individual projects, the successful completion of their projects within the specified dates, establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, managing all design disciplines, coordinating with the Burns & McDonnell team. The Project Manager will also be responsible for assisting in growing Burns & McDonnell's Food & Beverage presence. By assisting in client development, proposal writing, developing business strategies in the region, and assisting in team growth and development in the office. + Plan, organize and direct several engineering disciplines, project controls, & construction management; including, engineering deliverables, overall safety, cost, schedule and quality of assigned projects. + Ensure that the project review process and other quality control guidelines are followed. + Consult and assist clients with project delivery plans. + Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. + Provide performance feedback to department managers for project team members as appropriate. + Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems. + Establish and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients. Identify opportunities and manage team efforts for submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiation, and related activities. + Develop project execution plans for project staffing, budgeting, scheduling and establishing critical project objectives. **Qualifications** Required Skills: Minimum 7 years of experience in the following areas: + Managing construction projects + Managing multi-discipline teams (Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Structural Engineers, etc.) + Interfacing with clients and translating their needs to engineering teams + Overseeing capital projects for the food and consumer product industry Education + Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited curriculum. Preferred Skills: + Professional Registration preferred. + Ability to deal effectively with clients on project-related matters. + Excellent written & verbal communication skills. + Strong analytical and problem solving skills. + Flexibility to work and ability to adapt to the rapid changes of a market-driven environment. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Project Management **Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City **Other Locations** US-TX-Austin, US-WI-Madison, US-GA-Atlanta, US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul, US-IL-Chicago **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 15 % of the Time **Req ID:** 243158 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-KZ #GFS