Transmission Department Manager - Southeast Region

Overview

Lead and develop transmission & distribution engineers, oversee projects, and drive business growth

Key Responsibilities

• resource planning
• pm tools
• tool adoption
• quality assurance
• technical advisory
• proposal development

Tasks

-Promote diversity, innovation, and process improvement initiatives across the department. -Collaborate with regional and Burns & McDonnell India leadership to align project staffing, resource planning, and technical direction. -Coordinate with other regional and national leaders to share best practices and support Burns & McDonnell Global objectives. -Support efforts to integrate global engineering resources and ensure consistent delivery. -Provide input into selection and implementation of project management systems. -Drive adoption of innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to enhance engineering efficiency and outcomes. -Partner with Marketing, Account Management and Business Development teams to pursue new business, develop proposals, and support sales strategies. -Participate in trade shows, conferences, and thought leadership to promote the firm’s capabilities. -Assist in resource coordination and work assignment to ensure optimal project staffing. -Ensure compliance with T&D Quality Management System and support internal QA/QC processes. -Support proposal development and QA/QC efforts for key projects. -Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and consistency in project delivery. -Monitor team performance on project execution and take corrective actions as needed to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets. -Conduct annual performance reviews and create development plans as required. -Champion a positive and inclusive culture rooted in safety, ownership, innovation, and teamwork. -Facilitate alignment across T&D offices on standards, tools, and key initiatives. -Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects across the region and for our international teams. -Collaborate with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and oversee onboarding for all assigned staff (including interns, new graduates, transfers, and contract conversions). -Guide employees in identifying and pursuing career paths within the T&D organization. -Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers through effective recruitment, mentoring, coaching, and performance management. -Contribute to the formulation and execution of the region’s strategic business plan, including SWOT analysis and vision development. -Identify training needs and implement targeted training programs in collaboration with T&D leadership. -Support development of specialized market offerings, including EPC and program management solutions.

Requirements

• professional engineer
• pmp
• ecosys
• microsoft project
• powerbi
• 10 years

What You Bring

-Prior experience in a multi-office, matrixed organizational structure -Record of financial success in project delivery -Strong communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills -Experience in team mentoring and performance development -Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) -Experience in business development, including proposal writing and client engagement -Demonstrated knowledge of project management tools and methodologies -10 years of industry experience -Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an engineering or technical environment -Experience working with EcoSys, Microsoft Project, PowerBI, and similar tools -Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or a related field from an accredited program -Minimum 7 years of consulting experience in transmission and distribution, with a focus on engineering design or project management

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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.

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