Execution Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Orlando)
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LocationUS-FL-Orlando
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live16h ago
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Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field from an accredited curriculum
Minimum of 7 years of progressive project or program management experience
Demonstrated experience managing projects through multiple phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, design/engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, priorities, project teams, and stakeholders
Working knowledge of project scheduling and the ability to understand, evaluate, and communicate project schedule activities, milestones, dependencies, and impacts
Working knowledge of project cost management, forecasting, change control, risk management, and project controls
Strong client and stakeholder management skills with demonstrated ability to develop productive working relationships across multiple organizations and disciplines
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary technical and non-technical teams toward common project objectives
Ability to understand and communicate technical project information at a level necessary to manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder expectations
Ability to identify project risks, constraints, and competing priorities and proactively drive issues toward resolution
Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams simultaneously in a fast-paced program environment
Strong meeting facilitation, organization, follow-up, and action-item management skills
Advanced analytical, reporting, and presentation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel to project sites and client offices, as needed
Valid driver's license required
Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience
Experience working within the electric utility, transmission and distribution, infrastructure, or similar capital project environment preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred but not mandatory
Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
About the role
Our Transmission & Distribution global practice has an imminent need for a Project Manager to support a program consisting of a combination of small to moderate size transmission and substation projects. The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of multiple concurrent projects, including planning, engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, and project closeout. The Project Manager will serve as a primary point of coordination between the client, project teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are successfully delivered in alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
The Project Manager will report directly to the Lead Project Manager/Program Manager and is responsible for overall project execution, cost and schedule management, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and successful completion of assigned projects within specified dates. The Project Manager will establish and maintain professional and satisfactory relationships with the Owner, internal project teams, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Major responsibilities for the Project Manager will include:
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Provide overall management of projects from development through construction and closeout, coordinating activities including planning, siting, environmental, permitting, estimating, engineering, right-of-way, project controls, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
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Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned projects and maintain clear lines of communication between the client, project teams, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
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Drive project schedules, manage scope, identify dependencies, and proactively coordinate activities required to meet project milestones and in-service dates.
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Maintain detailed and accurate project cost forecasts, accruals, commitments, and overall financial performance.
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Identify, track, communicate, and manage project risks, issues, changes, and decisions that may impact scope, schedule, cost, or project execution.
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Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and ensure responsibilities, deliverables, priorities, and required dates are clearly communicated and understood.
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Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder coordination, action-item tracking, and follow-up to ensure commitments and project decisions are executed.
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Work closely with project teams to confirm deliverables and services are being provided in accordance with client expectations, project requirements, and established program processes.
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Support procurement, contractor coordination, bid activities, change management, and construction readiness as required throughout project execution.
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Provide clear and concise project reporting, including schedule, cost, risk, procurement, construction, and overall project status.
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Proactively identify potential project impacts, escalate issues when appropriate, and coordinate with the Lead Project Manager/Program
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Manager and client stakeholders to develop resolution strategies.
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Support consistent implementation of program processes, project controls, reporting requirements, and lessons learned across assigned projects.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field from an accredited curriculum, plus a minimum of 7 years of progressive project or program management experience. Completion of a master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
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Demonstrated experience managing projects through multiple phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, design/engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout.
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Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, priorities, project teams, and stakeholders.
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Experience working within the electric utility, transmission and distribution, infrastructure, or similar capital project environment preferred.
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Working knowledge of project scheduling and the ability to understand, evaluate, and communicate project schedule activities, milestones, dependencies, and impacts.
•
Working knowledge of project cost management, forecasting, change control, risk management, and project controls.
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Strong client and stakeholder management skills with demonstrated ability to develop productive working relationships across multiple organizations and disciplines.
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Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary technical and non-technical teams toward common project objectives.
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Ability to understand and communicate technical project information at a level necessary to manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder expectations. Engineering design experience is not required.
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Ability to identify project risks, constraints, and competing priorities and proactively drive issues toward resolution.
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Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams simultaneously in a fast-paced program environment.
•
Strong meeting facilitation, organization, follow-up, and action-item management skills.
•
Advanced analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
•
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred but not mandatory.
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Ability to travel to project sites and client offices, as needed.
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Valid driver’s license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company’s vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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