Project Manager - Mission Critical (New York)

Burns & McDonnell • New York, NY

117d • $115,000 - $290,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Capability of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Previous consulting experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Execute 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.
• Assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient, or testing is advisable.
• Coordinate departmental or divisional project studies, reports or project design assignments.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
• Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel.
• Handle some marketing responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement program
• Insurance and disability coverage
• Time off and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree