Transmission Project Manager

Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you work for? At Burns & McDonnell, you can. Founded in 1898, we are a 100% employee‑owned, award‑winning engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting firm with offices and project teams nationwide. Our mission is simple: make our clients successful. As we begin building our presence in Boise, our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Global Practice is looking for a Project Manager to lead transmission projects and help grow our regional footprint. An entrepreneurial mindset, strong leadership skills, and a passion for client development are key to success in this role. The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of overhead transmission projects - from concept through completion. You’ll be responsible for project performance, client satisfaction, and developing long‑term relationships that lead to repeat work and expanded service offerings.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead full project lifecycle management, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right‑of‑way, project controls, procurement, constructability, construction management, and closeout.
• Build and strengthen client relationships, focusing on repeat business and strategic growth.
• Prepare proposals, support presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Develop and manage project schedules, scope, and budgets.
• Own internal project financials, including forecasting, accruals, staffing, risk management, and change management.
• Serve as the primary client contact for coordination, planning, scope management, budgeting, subcontracting, environmental compliance, and schedule performance.
• Lead project communication and ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
• Establish project controls, execution plans, and internal processes to support successful delivery.
• Ensure deliverables meet client expectations and internal QA/QC standards.
• Report regularly on progress, cost, schedule, procurement, safety, design issues, and risks.
• Support the growth of the Transmission team through hiring, training, and mentoring.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across multiple small to mid‑sized projects.
• Participate in strategic planning and sales development efforts.
• Travel to client offices and project sites as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years applicable experience is 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.

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