Assistant Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Mid-Atlantic Region)

Burns & Mcdonnell

The Role

Overview

Support PMs on T&D projects, handling coordination, docs, contracts, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • contractor compliance
  • submittal management
  • rfp development
  • project controls
  • cost reporting
  • safety management

Tasks

-Verify Contractor compliance including quality, safety, environmental, environmental and material management programs. -Complies with all policies and standards. -Manage Contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs. -Assist the Project Management team to administer request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and develop detailed scope of work documents for downstream contracts. -Assist global practice and engineering disciplines with overall efforts for Engineering and/or Construction projects. -Assist with project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking. -Assist with the development of internal and external reports including, project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders. -Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required. -Execute contracts including change order management/ field change directives, approval of invoices, and management of schedules. -Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors. -Close out contract and project documentation.

Requirements

  • primavera
  • bachelor's
  • 4 years
  • problem solving
  • microsoft office
  • communication

What You Bring

-Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice. -Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred. -Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and 4 years of applicable experience is required. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives. -High proficiency using Microsoft Office. -Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

The Company

About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial, Retail & Institutional

Environmental

Government & Military

Manufacturing & Industrial

Mining & Minerals

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Power

Telecommunications

Transportation

Water

Buildings

Electrical Transmission & Distribution

Electric Power Generation

Industrial, Manufacturing & Optimization

Mining Infrastructure

Federal & Military