Pipeline Project Manager (Great Lakes Region)

Burns & McDonnell has an opportunity in our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Group for a Pipeline Project Manager in our Great Lakes Region (GLR), including our Chicago and/or Downers Grove offices. We are looking for the right candidate to join our rapidly growing team and pursue an exciting, rewarding career with one of the best places to work in the US.

The Project Manager will direct and coordinate all aspects of pipeline and facility work for natural gas utilities and midstream owners and operators. Major responsibilities for the Project Manager will include:

• Develop business and relationships with clients.
• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Serve as the project point of contact with the Owner regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, scope management, and budgeting.
• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion[WT1.1].
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Assist with internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project control systems, and implement the project execution plan.
• Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are delivered to clients' satisfaction and that projects follow internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Report regularly on progress, cost, and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related degree from an accredited program, and 7 years of applicable experience required.
• Prior experience on construction project sites or in program management in the aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water industries 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 with 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.