Project Delivery Manager – 1898 & Co. – Energy Advisory (Southwest Region – Phoenix)

Description

• Lead and oversee delivery of consulting engagements across energy advisory domains, including asset assessments, market analysis, financial modeling, and renewables strategy.
• Collaborate with project managers to manage project scope, schedule, and budget performance, maintaining high-quality outcomes across multiple engagements.
• Lead and oversee project QA/QC efforts, ensuring deliverables meet client expectations and company standards.
• Implement and support firmwide programs and initiatives, ensuring effective communication and adoption within the team.
• Support the development and implementation of best practices in project delivery, quality management, and technical execution.
• Oversee the delivery of consulting services within the department and business lines.
• Promote the Burns & McDonnell culture, values, and mission, while modeling 1898 & Co.’s traits: tenacious problem solvers, curious seekers, unselfish collaborators, and grit.
• Ensure compliance with company and safety policies across all projects.
• Provide expert-level technical and commercial guidance for projects involving power generation, market studies, and utility finance.
• Collaborate with managing directors, business line leads, and proposal teams to support business development and secure new client engagements.
• Promote collaboration with adjacent business lines to advance cross-functional opportunities.
• Interpret and communicate organizational goals, policies, and business priorities to staff.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Energy Advisory team, including Power & Fuels, Renewables, Power Markets, and Utility Finance groups.
• Ensure efficient staff assignment, workload management, and utilization to support profitable project delivery and meet billable targets.
• Monitor key performance metrics, drive continuous improvement, and ensure achievement of stated financial and operational targets.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain high-performing staff capable of delivering exceptional consulting and technical work.
• Conduct performance evaluations and regular one-on-one meetings to provide feedback, guidance, and professional development support.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or other related field and 5 years of related experience Required
• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance