Project Manager-Rail & Transit

Description About Burns

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly technical, sought‑after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.

For more than 50 years, we have built our reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, sharing in their passions, and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are seeking a Project Manager I to join our strategic office in Los Angeles, CA, to further our growth in the rail and transit market in that region.

This position is responsible for the daily management of projects including business development, proposal preparation and pricing, contract administration, project execution, project cost control, and client service. The percentage of time spent on each of these tasks is relevant to the level of the position – PMI, PM II, or PM III. The higher the level of project manager, the higher the percentage of time that is to be spent on business development rather than project management activities.

PM III requires ability to work on large, more complex projects. Incumbent directs and coordinates activities of engineering team to successfully execute projects including design, product selection, and systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate staff.

• Identify and develop plan to obtain follow‑on work with existing clients
• Develop new clients
• Prepare proposals under the direction of the Group Leader
• Develop proposal schedules
• Develop scope of services, staffing and pricing
• Include Burns Terms and Conditions
• Meet annual sales goal

• Address feedback from Client Satisfaction Survey
• Know your client through routine communication and regular visits
• Establish 5 key clients that are in Acquaintance phase, develop and implement a plan to achieve professional peer status
• Continuously confirm client requirements for project
• Know the industry you are servicing by participating in technical society meetings
• Conferences and other industry‑related activities

• Responsible for up to $1 million in sales and revenue
• Ensure revenue write‑downs for the Group are no more than 3% of net revenue
• Provide accounting with guidance regarding invoice preparation and ensure invoices are prepared by the 10th working day of the month
• Ensure accounts receivable are collected
• Approve time sheets and expense reports weekly
• Ensure written authorization has been received before starting work
• Maintain at least a 2.7 multiplier on projects managed

• Ensure all departmental personnel adhere to the requirements of the company QA/QC policies and procedures
• Maintain a write‑down percentage of 3% or less
• Develop project plans to mitigate risks
• Ensure that all design documents, reports, proposals, inspections, and information required to serve the client are properly prepared and reported
• Ensure client schedules are met
• Ensure cost control procedures are in place and being followed
• Ensure that project closeout procedures are followed
• Hold routine project meetings to review schedule, deliverables, and budget
• Identify, request and receive authorization for scope changes before work is executed

• Typically maintains 2-5 direct reports
• Actively participate in recruiting technical staff
• Motivate personnel to perform at high levels of performance
• Provide mentoring opportunities for direct reports; oversee performance and salary reviews for direct reports
• Ensure employees are adequately trained and supervised
• Provide opportunities for professional development for direct reports
• Effectively delegate and manage workload
• Hold all employees accountable to the same standard of performance and take corrective action when necessary

• Directly supervises 2-5 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies…