Grid Modernization & Distribution Planning Project Delivery Manager - 1898 & Co.

Description

1898 & Co. is looking for its next leader to manage the project execution teams focused on Grid Modernization & Distribution Planning within the Energy & Utilities Consulting group. Our Energy & Utilities Consulting team provides a wide range of services to the power industry supporting our clients as they navigate the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable resources. We are looking for a leader to manage the team(s) executing services in our Grid Modernization & Distribution Planning Business Line.

The Project Delivery Manager will report directly to the Managing Director of the Power System Planning department within 1898 & Co. and will manage the team of consultants and analysts. The Project Delivery Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the business line and resources organized to that business line. This includes supporting the execution of project delivery within the Grid Modernization & Distribution Planning Business Line, as well as supporting other adjacent business lines within the department and other departments. Key roles include supporting the business strategy outlined by the business line lead and managing director, developing high performing teams, coordinating training, resource management, supporting quality reviews, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values, and mission. The Project Delivery Manager will lead the section in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety, and overall outstanding service as well as the 1898 & Co. transformative traits of tenacious problem solvers, curious seekers, unselfish collaborators, and grit.

Duties

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Support profitable growth of the department, including ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.
• Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives, successfully navigating and managing change within the section.
• Provide expert level technical guidance and support.
• Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Coordinate workload for the team and communicate status of workload, billable time, and needs for additional workload or staffing needs to managing directors and business line leads, or regional management and applicable project managers.
• Recruitment, development, training and retention of staff.
• Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Provide leadership, guidance, instruction, and monthly one-on-one meetings to direct reports.
• Responsible for interpreting policies, purposes and goals of the organization to staff.
• Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, managing directors, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.
• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
• Ensure compliance with company and safety policies.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management.
• 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.
• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Must be an expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
  

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

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Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

About 1898 & Co. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.

Req ID: 250142

Job Hire Type Experienced #E98 N/A