project-manager-mission-critical

Description Description - External Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnells Mission Critical team was ranked 1 by the ENR in 2023. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell involving exciting collaborative work across many departments.

This position will be responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of several engineering disciplines on mission critical projects.

Specific areas of responsibility include the following, with other duties as assigned by senior management:

• Plan, organize, and direct engineering projects including the overall safety, cost, schedule, and quality of assigned projects.
• Ensure that the project review process and other quality control guidelines are followed.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

Qualifications - External This position requires an experienced and competent individual capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Executes complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods. Develop and evaluate plans for major projects. May assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient or testing is advisable. May coordinate departmental or divisional project studies, reports, or project design assignments. Progressive design and project management responsibilities. Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members. Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel. Some marketing responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelors degree in engineering or architecture from accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years related experience; completion of masters degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience, including 3 years or more project management experience related to the mission critical industry preferred.
• Demonstrated success in project management.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Previous consulting experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management, or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience Required.
• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment; ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, owners, contractors, engineers, designers in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software.

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

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Job: Project Management Primary Location: US-OH-Columbus Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 50% of the Time Req ID: 261297 Job Hire Type: Experienced LI: EH GFS