Transmission Department Manager - Southeast Region at Burns & McDonnell

1. People Leadership & Development 

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers through effective recruitment, mentoring, coaching, and performance management. 
• 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. 
• Conduct annual performance reviews and create development plans as required. 
• Identify training needs and implement targeted training programs in collaboration with T&D leadership. 
• Champion a positive and inclusive culture rooted in safety, ownership, innovation, and teamwork. 

2. Project Execution & Technical Excellence 

• Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects across the region and for our international teams. 
• Monitor team performance on project execution and take corrective actions as needed to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets. 
• Drive adoption of innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to enhance engineering efficiency and outcomes. 
• Support proposal development and QA/QC efforts for key projects. 
• Collaborate with regional and Burns & McDonnell India leadership to align project staffing, resource planning, and technical direction. 

3. Strategic Planning & Business Growth 

• Contribute to the formulation and execution of the region’s strategic business plan, including SWOT analysis and vision development. 
• 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. 
• Promote diversity, innovation, and process improvement initiatives across the department. 

4. Cross-Regional & Organizational Alignment 

• Coordinate with other regional and national leaders to share best practices and support Burns & McDonnell Global objectives. 
• Facilitate alignment across T&D offices on standards, tools, and key initiatives. 
• Support efforts to integrate global engineering resources and ensure consistent delivery. 
• Assist in resource coordination and work assignment to ensure optimal project staffing. 

5. Operational & Quality Oversight 

• Ensure compliance with T&D Quality Management System and support internal QA/QC processes. 
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and consistency in project delivery. 
• Provide input into selection and implementation of project management systems. 
• Support development of specialized market offerings, including EPC and program management solutions. 

Required Qualifications 

• 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 
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an engineering or technical environment 
• Experience in team mentoring and performance development 
• Strong communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills 
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management tools and methodologies 
• Record of financial success in project delivery 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 10+ years of industry experience 
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) 
• Experience working with EcoSys, Microsoft Project, PowerBI, and similar tools 
• Experience in business development, including proposal writing and client engagement 
• Prior experience in a multi-office, matrixed organizational structure 

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