Construction Project Manager - Global Facilities (Northeast Region)

Burns & Mcdonnell

The Role

Overview

Manage EPC construction projects end‑to‑end, overseeing safety, schedule, cost and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

  • staffing planning
  • cost reporting
  • schedule management
  • contract administration
  • safety management
  • project closeout

Tasks

-Develop construction staffing plans and on-board project teams, coordinate activities of multiple global practices/disciplines, and facilitate the efficient cost-effective utilization of staff while adhering to contractual and performance requirements. -Perform project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required. -Review, approve, communicate and present internal and external reports including project budgeting, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports. -Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation. -Direct the project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping/retention processes and procedures. -Develop new and manage existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items. -Responsible for facilitating project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking specific to construction and construction related activities or program level activities as required. -Review contract documents with field staff to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors, safety and health requirements, quality, and schedule. -Manage community and building trades relationships. -Complies with all policies and standards. -Coordinate the development of the Project Execution Plan and implement assigned sections, including construction execution, construction quality assurance plan, safety & health plan, subcontracting plan, project staffing plan, organization chart, and procurement plan. -Adhere to company’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors. -Oversee Prime Contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing process. -Develop and implement project labor agreements with building trades as required. -Negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders. -Review construction field reports. -Oversee and participate in the project-specific non-conformance reporting process. -Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required. -Implement process for confirming project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements. -Develop and oversee materials receiving and management process, including inventory control, receipt of goods, storage, and transportation as required. -Provide performance feedback for each project team member as requested to their respective Department Managers. -Direct and oversee the downstream Request for Proposal (RFP) and bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contractor contracts, including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection. -Oversee the development of the project plan for site logistics, mobilization and demobilization, and support implementation. -Collaborate with engineering team to establish the development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements. -Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives. -Verify all applicable permits are secured in accordance with the project requirements. -Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration including request for information (RFI’s), submittals, change management, contract closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation. -Manage progress measurement, earned value, schedule, change management and cost metrics. -Coordinate and facilitate client, supplier and company commissioning and startup teams as needed. -Provide mentorship and training to interns, construction Coordinators, and Assistant Construction Project Managers. -Manage staffing on projects. -Comply with company policies and procedures. -Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day construction activities and the successful execution of a single or multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

  • microsoft office
  • gaap
  • document control
  • project management
  • bachelor degree
  • 7 years

What You Bring

-Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. -Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access). -Must be flexible with travel as position may require assignment in the field at a site working remotely from the office based on the specific needs of the project. -A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills. -Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. -Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred. -Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. -Multiple years of experience on construction projects including industrial, food and beverage, commercial building, mission critical, or other related industries is preferred. -Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, and 7 years relevant project management experience in the construction industry required.

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