Substation Project Manager

About This Role

Substation Project Managers manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to greenfield and brownfield projects at substations, switching stations, and/or collector stations. This role is responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining professional and satisfactory relationships with the Owner, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations
• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion including 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
• Assist with internal project financials, staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master 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
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years applicable experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software

Nice to have:

• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water

Important Details

• Travel: 50% of the time

About the Company

Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning full-service Engineering, Architectural, Construction, Environmental, Permitting, and Consulting services firm. It is 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 clients successful.