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Burns & McDonnell

Project Manager - Mission Critical

Burns & McDonnell
Posted 2 days ago

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Project Management SoftwareConsultingProject Scheduling +16 more

Description

Description

Description - External

This position will be responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of several engineering disciplines on mission critical projects.

  • Specific areas of responsibility include the following, with other duties as assigned by senior management:

  • Plan, organize and direct engineering projects; including, the overall safety, cost, schedule and quality of assigned projects.

  • Ensure that the project review process and other quality control guidelines are followed.

  • Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

Qualifications - External

This position requires an experienced and competent individual capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Executes complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment and/or technological methods. Develop and evaluate plans for major projects. May assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient, or testing is advisable. May coordinate departmental or divisional project studies, reports or project design assignments. Progressive design and project management responsibilities. Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members. Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel. Some marketing responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from accredited program.

  • Minimum 7 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience), including 3 years or more project management experience related to the mission critical industry preferred.

  • Demonstrated success in project management.

  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.

  • Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

  • Previous consulting experience preferred.

  • Professional Engineer strongly preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience Required

  • Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.

  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office

  • Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.

  • Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Details

Job Type
full time
Experience
7+ years

Required Skills

Project Management SoftwareConsultingProject SchedulingProfessional EngineerLeadershipDocument ControlTeamworkProblem-solvingMicrosoft OfficeAdaptabilityCommunicationCost ControlMission Critical ProjectsQuality ControlConstruction Project ManagementEngineering Project ManagementArchitectureProgram ManagementProject Management