Description
Our Downtown Chicago Regional office is seeking to hire an Assistant Project Manager with a focus in project/engineering management within our Transmission and Distribution Global Practice. This individual must demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
Duties may include:
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Supervision and coordination of multidiscipline engineering and permitting teams.
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Project management, project planning, scheduling, resource management, budgeting, as well as establishing and meeting critical project objectives.
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Direct coordination with Transmission and Distribution clients, subcontractors, and other external stakeholders.
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Identify opportunities and manage team efforts for submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiations, and related activities.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
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Or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
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Master of Science degree in Engineering may be substituted for 1 year experience.
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Bachelor of Science in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program
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Minimum 3 years' experience in distribution engineering/design, including at least 1 year leading or managing engineering/design teams; however, 5 years' distribution experience with 2 or more years managing teams is preferred
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Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of project-related matters.
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Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
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Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
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The ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
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Demonstrated success in project management.
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Proficiency in the use of basic computer software required for project management (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
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Professional Engineer (PE) strongly preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) a plus.
Burns & McDonnell
9400 Ward Parkway
Kansas City
Kansas United States
www.burnsmcd.com
