Project Delivery Manager – Energy & Utilities Consulting |1898 & Co. – Florida

Description

At 1898 & Co., we help clients navigate the evolving energy landscape and plan the power systems of the future. Our Energy & Utility Consulting practice, which includes the Energy Advisory and Power System Planning departments, provides consulting services across power generation, renewables, power markets, utility finance, transmission planning, power systems analysis, distribution planning, and grid modernization. Working with utilities, developers, investors, and other energy industry participants, our teams combine technical expertise, commercial insight, and innovative thinking to help clients address complex energy and infrastructure challenges.

We are seeking multiple Project Delivery Managers in the Florida region to support continued growth within our Energy Advisory and Power System Planning departments. Project Delivery Managers may support business lines within Energy Advisory, including Power & Fuels, Renewables, Power Markets, and Utility Finance, or business lines within Power System Planning, including Transmission Planning & Power Systems Analysis, Grid Modernization & Distribution Planning, and Utility Investment Planning. This is a high-impact leadership role for individuals passionate about developing strong teams, delivering high-quality consulting services, and supporting successful project execution.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Delivery Manager (PDM), you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of consultants and analysts, supporting the execution of projects within either the Energy Advisory or the Power System Planning department. You will work closely with managing directors and business line leads to ensure project excellence, staff development, and alignment with company goals and values. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

• Recruit, develop, train, and retain high-performing staff.

• Conduct performance evaluations, monthly one-on-ones, and provide clear instruction and guidance to direct reports.

• Promote the Burns & McDonnell culture, values, and mission, along with 1898 & Co.’s traits: tenacious problem solvers, curious seekers, unselfish collaborators, and grit.

• Interpret and communicate organizational goals and policies to staff.

Project & Resource Management

• Provide leadership and subject matter guidance for consulting engagements within your area of responsibility.

• Support profitable growth by ensuring staff levels, loading, and assignments meet project requirements and billable targets.

• Coordinate workload for the team and communicate staffing needs to business line leads and managing directors.

• Lead and support project QA/QC efforts.

• Ensure compliance with company and safety policies.

Strategic & Operational Execution

• Implement and support firm-wide programs and initiatives; lead your team through organizational change.

• Promote collaboration across business lines, departments, and regions to support integrated client solutions and project delivery excellence.

• Achieve stated financial targets and performance standards.

• Collaborate with project managers, managing directors, and proposal teams to support business development and secure new work for the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, finance, business, or other related field and 5 years of related experience required.

• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.

• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.

• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.

• Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-FL-Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

About 1898 & Co. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.

Req ID: 265019

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #E98 N/A