Federal Project Manager - Aviation & Federal (Aiken, SC)

Burns & Mcdonnell

The Role

Overview

Manage DOE facility design‑build projects, overseeing scope, cost, schedule, and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

  • project delivery
  • client interface
  • field support
  • design coordination
  • proposal development
  • scope management

Tasks

-Monitor project execution for conformance to established processes -This person will serve as one of the primary interfaces with local clients -Promote safe work environments -Manage project delivery, including scoping, budgeting, maintaining schedules, meeting budget objectives, communicating and meeting deadlines -Support field work throughout design and construction -Assist in maintaining client relationships and network within the client organization in supporting business development activities -Make critical decisions and recommendations that have an important effect on projects and programs -Manage multiple projects at one time, including a wide range of project scopes from small to complex with varying schedules -Interact with the client and design team to develop project scope and communicate regular project status updates with the client -Provide direction to a multi-discipline project design team -Assist with the development of technical and cost proposals and qualification statements -Plan, coordinate, communicate and facilitate activities of several disciplines on projects of all sizes from concept through completion

Requirements

  • communication
  • security clearance
  • problem solving
  • bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years
  • professionalism

What You Bring

-Excellent written & verbal communication skills -Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Security Clearance -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills -Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction/Project Management or related field from an accredited institution -Capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered -Ability to represent Burns & McDonnell in a professional, competent manner -Minimum 7 to 20 years related experience, including delivery of facilities and infrastructure projects

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