Project Manager-Power & Energy

About Burns

Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects. We help our clients attain their strategic goals and initiatives through successful large-scale infrastructure projects. Burns’ full-service capabilities include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation, and energy consulting engineering.

Our Team

Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we have built a reputation on reliability and outstanding client service, delivering resilient, sustainable engineering solutions that take full advantage of new, evolving technologies. We are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, successfully guiding them through the challenges of multifaceted projects using our no-surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

Burns is currently seeking a Project Manager I to join our Power & Energy team in Philadelphia, Pa.

Position Summary

The Project Manager I is responsible for the delivery of small to mid-scale engineering projects of low to moderate complexity. The Project Manager I will ensure projects are submitted on time, on budget, and within scope while meeting the project’s contractual requirements and client expectations. The Project Manager I will manage and continuously build existing client relationships to win more project work for the firm.

The Project Manager I will delegate technical project tasks to the team. The Project Manager I’s time will encompass:

• 40% Project Management
• 40% People Management
• 20% Business Development
  
  

In general, a Project Manager I will be promoted within three years after consistently achieving annual sales and revenue goals. The Project Manager I will have a span of control of five (5) to six (6) employees.

The Project Manager I will provide project task oversight and guidance to CAD Operators, CAD Technicians, Designers, Co-Ops, Interns, Design Associates, and Engineering Associates, Engineers, Engineer II, Senior Engineers, Project Engineers, and Senior Project Engineers to ensure submitted work adheres to the Burns (and, when applicable, a client’s) discipline specific policies, procedures, and standards.

Position Metrics

• Annual Sales Goals
• Annual Revenue Goals
• Profitability
• Utilization Rate
• Talent Acquisition Hiring Goal
• Talent Acquisition Engagement & Retention
• AR
• Client Satisfaction Survey Feedback
• Quality Compliance
• Business Plan Execution
  
  

Responsibilities

Project Managerment

• Execute and deliver small to mid-scale engineering projects of moderate and large complexity.
• Thoroughly review the project’s contract and scope of work and create a plan to deliver the project on time, on budget, and in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client’s) standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes to avoid project write downs and change orders. (Project write downs not to exceed 3% of net revenue.)
• Create and communicate a resource plan to delegate project tasks to the work team
• Collaborate with technical leaders to develop innovative design solutions and engineering production methods to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and quality of project deliverables.
• Complete all Burns BUCE and QAQC established procedures for all applicable projects.
• Communicate out of scope work to clients to proactively receive change order approvals.
• Sign and seal engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with technical leads to coordinate the work of and review the work products of multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain 30% profit multiplier and 20% sales weighting on projects managed
  
  

CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Build and maintain strong client relationship through proactive and thorough communications and meeting and exceeding client expectations.
• Work with clients to keep Accounts Receivable invoices 60 day or less.
• Address client feedback received during client satisfaction surveys
• Secure approval for change orders to avoid project write downs and out of scope work.
  
  

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Attract top talent to grow team and the organization.
• Collaborate with Technical Leads to delegate work to the team.
• Collaborate with employees and technical leads to create ongoing opportunities for professional growth and skill development to support career goals, advancement, and succession plans within the organization.
• Define clear and measurable goals, assess employee performance, and provide feedback and recognition. Complete annual performance reviews.
• Implement strategies and activities to create and support high performing teams.
  
  

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Execute on assigned annual business plan activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships of existing firm clients.
• Accurately complete thorough assessments to win project work.
• Work with technical leads and the Proposal Team to prepare scopes, budgets, fee schedules, and resource plans for proposals
  
  

COMPLIANCE

• Perform all tasks in compliance with Burns (and, when applicable, a client’s) standards, policies, procedures, and engineering codes.
• Perform all tasks efficiently, accurately, within the allotted project hours, and complete tasks on or before the due date.
• Adhere to all Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Partner with Human Resources Business Partner to ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Adhere to all Burns operational and quality policies and procedures.
  
  

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's (B.S.) Engineering degree from an accredited University or college.
• Minimum of eight years of progressive engineering experience.
• Minimum of zero to two years of experience managing projects people, client relationships, and business development.
• Registered Professional Engineer License in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm.