Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution

Overview

Description Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned, full-service engineering, architectural, construction, environmental, permitting, and consulting services firm established in 1898. We plan, design, construct, and manage projects globally with the mission to make our clients successful. Our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) global practice is looking for a Project Manager in our Toronto, Canada office to manage a portfolio of T&D projects for key clients.

An entrepreneurial spirit and strong leadership abilities are required.

The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to T&D projects. The Project Manager is responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, successful completion within agreed dates, and establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. The Project Manager is expected to grow client relationships into repeat business and expanded service offerings.

An entrepreneurial spirit, strong leadership abilities, and a focus on growing client relationships are essential for success.

• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, RFP and contract services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
• Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each account.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations for the client.
• Own internal project financials (detailed, accurate cost forecast and accruals), staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
• Serve as primary point of contact with client regarding coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.
• Manage and facilitate all aspects of project communication.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and create and implement the project execution plan. Align execution with client-specific processes to maintain compliance and satisfaction.
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables meet client satisfaction and adhere to internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and issues requiring office support. Travel to client and project locations is expected.
• Support the development of the Transmission team by assisting with hiring, training, and mentoring.
• Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects.
• Assist in developing and implementing business development and marketing activities to drive growth of existing clients and development of new clients.
• Travel to client and project locations will be expected.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited curriculum.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience, including 3+ years of experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction projects in the Transmission & Distribution industry. Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge to broad assignments.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to present complex information to all levels.
• Proven success in project management, including proposal development, contract negotiations, project…