Project Manager - Mission Critical (New York)

Description

Burns & McDonnell has 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 at an exponential rate. 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 that involves exciting, collaborative work across many different 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, ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years related experience (completion of master's 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.

Compensation

$115,000.00-290,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-NY-Manhattan

Other Locations US-NY-Troy

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 262388

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS