Project Manager - EPC Transmission & Substation; Southeast Region

Description

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.

Burns & McDonnell’s Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Global Practice is seeking a Project Manager to support growing EPC in our Southeast Region, with locations in Charlotte, Atlanta, or Chattanooga. This role will lead the successful execution of Transmission and Substation EPC projects, serving utilities, cooperatives, municipalities, developers, and other energy clients across the region.

The Project Manager will lead and motivate a multidisciplinary team in the day‑to‑day management of project safety, engineering, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations, field staff, and other duties required to execute Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects. The Project Manager oversees projects from inception to completion and is responsible for overall project execution and successful delivery on time and within budget.

This is an engineering‑led role with full lifecycle EPC accountability, integrating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning into a cohesive execution strategy that delivers safe, reliable, and profitable outcomes.

• Provide overall management of Transmission and Substation EPC projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.

• Lead development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan (PEP), including engineering execution, procurement strategy, construction execution, quality assurance plan, safety & health plan, subcontracting plan, staffing plan, organization chart, and procurement plan.

• Lead and coordinate directly with engineering to establish development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements.

• Analyze, approve, and implement project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.

• Lead and oversee site mobilization and demobilization planning and support the Site Manager with field implementation.

• Oversee client, supplier, and company commissioning and startup teams.

• Develop the plan for and direct project turnover documentation, warranty administration, closeout, and record retention processes.

• Own project profit and loss performance.

• Develop and oversee project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set‑up and closeout, and field progress tracking.

• Analyze and approve internal and external reports including scheduling, budgeting, cash flow forecast, and project status reports.

• Manage Prime Contract, subcontractor, and supplier invoicing processes.

• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal as required.

• Serve as an expert in the review, negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.

• Manage downstream contract administration including RFIs, submittals, change management, contract closeout, and claims mitigation.

• Lead and oversee downstream RFP and bid processes.

• Prepare detailed scopes of work for supplier and subcontractor contracts.

• Recruit, prequalify, evaluate, recommend, and select subcontractors and suppliers.

• Oversee materials receiving and management processes including inventory control, storage, and transportation.

• Oversee compliance with company and client policies related to small and diverse suppliers.

• Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, training, and policies.

• Promote and manage Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.

• Perform project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits as required.

• Create and oversee project non‑conformance reporting processes.

• Secure…