[Remote] Project Manager - Federal (Mid-Atlantic Region)

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Burns & McDonnell is a leading company in the engineering and construction sector, seeking a Project Manager for their Federal projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. The role involves managing design teams, coordinating project delivery, and maintaining client relationships to ensure successful project outcomes. Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, communicate and facilitate activities of several disciplines on projects of all sizes from concept through completion Make critical decisions and recommendations that have an important effect on projects and programs Manage project delivery, including scoping, budgeting, maintaining schedules, meeting budget objectives, communicating and meeting deadlines Manage multiple projects at one time, including a wide range of project scopes from small to complex with varying schedules Provide direction to a multi-discipline project design team Monitor project execution for conformance to established processes Promote safe work environments Assist with the development of technical and cost proposals and qualification statements Interact with the client and design team to develop project scope and communicate regular project status updates with the client This person will serve as one of the primary interfaces with local clients Assist in maintaining client relationships and network within the client organization in supporting business development activities Skills Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 to 20 years applicable experience Ability to represent Burns & McDonnell in a professional, competent manner Excellent written & verbal communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Security Clearance Support field work throughout design and construction Capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered Company Overview Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http//www.burnsmcd.com.

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