at Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Burns & McDonnell is looking for an experienced Project Manager for our Food & Beverage group to build a strong regional presence to service local clients, specifically in the protein industry. This individual will grow a project team, further client relationships and help build a national reputation for execution.
At Burns & McDonnell we build food plants, and we do it well. But we can and will do more – with less. In food and beverage products processing, we retain what works, revamp what doesn’t, and build success where it matters most: throughout your operation.
The Project Manager will manage, direct and coordinate all aspects of design work related to multiple design and design-build projects. The Project Manager is responsible for the profit and loss of their individual projects, the successful completion of their projects within the specified dates, establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, managing all design disciplines, coordinating with the Burns & McDonnell team.
The Project Manager will also be responsible for assisting in growing Burns & McDonnell’s Food & Beverage presence. By assisting in client development, proposal writing, developing business strategies in the region, and assisting in team growth and development in the office.
+ Plan, organize and direct several engineering disciplines, project controls, & construction management; including, engineering deliverables, overall safety, cost, schedule and quality of assigned projects.
+ Ensure that the project review process and other quality control guidelines are followed.
+ Consult and assist clients with project delivery plans.
+ Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
+ Provide performance feedback to department managers for project team members as appropriate.
+ Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
+ Establish and maintain relationships with prospective and existing clients.
+ Identify opportunities and manage team efforts for submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiation, and related activities.
+ Develop project execution plans for project staffing, budgeting, scheduling and establishing critical project objectives.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Minimum 7 years of experience in the following areas:
+ Managing construction projects
+ Managing multi-discipline teams (Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Structural Engineers, etc.)
+ Interfacing with clients and translating their needs to engineering teams
+ Overseeing capital projects for the food and beverage industry
Education
+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited curriculum.
Preferred Skills:
+ Professional Registration preferred.
+ Ability to deal effectively with clients on project-related matters.
+ Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
+ Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
+ Flexibility to work and ability to adapt to the rapid changes of a market-driven environment.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Management
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations US-AR-Springdale, US-TX-Austin, US-WI-Madison, US-GA-Atlanta, US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul, US-IL-Chicago
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 231986
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MJ #GFS
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