Project Manager - Program Management (Southeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell is proud to be the market leader in providing program management services to the utility industry.
Our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) global practice is seeking Project Managers across the southeastern United States. This includes offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chattanooga, and Nashville. However, field assignments may be throughout the U.S.

Typical project types include\:

• Electric Transmission and Distribution.
• Gas Transmission and Distribution.
• Generation / Supply Interconnection.
• Major customer connection.
• Communication networks and automation.

The Project Manager will work on a cross-functional program team alongside other project managers and functional specialists. They will need to maintain professional relationships and clear communication with the Client, internal Program team, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.

• The Project Manager will provide overall project management through development, execution, and closeout in both greenfield and brownfield locations.
• This may include planning & scoping, siting & outreach, engineering, environmental & non-environmental permitting, real estate acquisition, procurement, contracting, construction and project controls.
• Work closely with the Program Team to confirm scope and deliverables meet the Client’s requirements.
• Clearly communicate risk and issues with the Program Manager, Project Team, and client; take prudent action to mitigate or respond.
• Establish and execute project schedules to achieve Program goals.
• Maintain detailed, accurate project cost forecasts and accruals.
• Develop, implement, and improve project policies and standard procedures.