T&D Projects Manager – Transmission & Distribution (Upper Midwest Region)

Description

The T&D Projects Manager will report directly to the regional T&D Global Practice Manager and have overall responsibility for the execution of T&D projects and pursuits within the region. The T&D Projects Manager will be responsible for fostering a culture of proactive communication, continuous improvement, and a focus on growth and profitability. The Manager will assist the regional T&D Global Practice Manager in the development of the project management strategy for furthering Burns & McDonnell’s position, establishing the sales and business development plans for set growth objectives, and facilitating collaboration with regional transmission activities, pursuits, and projects

• Responsible for establishing Burns & McDonnell’s position in the substation and transmission and power delivery markets through strategic planning and business plan development with a focus on continued growth in market share and profit.
• Facilitate collaboration with regional offices to coordinate substation and transmission business plans and assist in the pursuit of substation, transmission and power delivery opportunities.
• Manage client capture plans and facilitate capture plans for a regional location.
• Manage transmission project team financials and report findings to leadership.
• Manage identification of target client opportunities and oversee coordination of the pursuit with the Sales team and transmission seller-doers.
• Manage transmission pursuit decisions including “go no-go” decisions, marketing strategies, proposals, pricing, contract terms and conditions.
• Direct client maintenance and development activities with a focus on profitably and gaining market share.
• Direct QC process to monitor the development of scopes of work, schedules and budgets during the pursuit process and during execution to help highlight any potential issue areas.
• Responsible for monitoring project metrics and meet with Project Managers to: Oversee the profitability and financial performance of transmission projects; Promote and confirm implementation of BMcD Quality Control procedures; Oversee implementation of project management methods, procedures, and tools; Track and oversee schedule development and compliance on transmission projects; Identify and oversee implementation of effective change management practices on transmission projects; Proactively work through corrective actions where deficiencies are identified.
• Direct contract reviews, negotiation, and advisement during annual renewal processes.
• Responsible for ensuring alignment and support of Regional Office staff development, quality control and resource coordination.
• Recruits, hires, develops, and retains outstanding employee-owners.
• Responsible for conducting performance evaluation for selected department or direct reports.
• Responsible for interpreting policies, purposes and goals of the organization to Department Managers.
• Adheres and responsible for Burns & McDonnell Quality Control program.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Responsible for diversity initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years relevant consulting experience, preferably in the transmission and distribution industry with a transmission engineering design and/or project management focus is required.
• Demonstrated results in client and business development.
• Demonstrated results in managing projects, which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success as to budget, savings and/or profit margins in completed projects.
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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