Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns McDonnell is an award-winning full-service Engineering, Architectural, Construction, Environmental, Permitting, and Consulting services firm. We are a 100% employee-owned company with regional and project offices nationwide. Burns McDonnell plans, designs, constructs, and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind -- to make our clients successful.

Our Overhead Transmission Line department is looking for Project Managers to join our growing business in our Akron, Columbus, and St. Louis offices. The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to overhead transmission. The Project Manager will be responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationships with the project Owners, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and all other project stakeholders. The Project Manager is expected to establish, maintain, and proactively grow client relationships into repeat business and expanded service offerings. Additionally, the Project Manager will assist in the pursuit of new clients which includes but is not limited to coordination with client Account Managers and Burns McDonnell leadership with direct marketing responsibilities.

Major responsibilities for the Project Manager will include:

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.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 projectsWork 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.Own internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), staffing/resource forecasts, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.Manage all aspects of project communication.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.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.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.