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Project Manager - Substation (Midwest Region)

Burns & McDonnell

Columbus, OHFull-time$145–210K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$145–210K/yr
Location
Columbus, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Burns & McDonnell seeks Project Managers for its Transmission & Distribution practice in Akron, Columbus, and St. Louis. The role manages electrical substation engineering and construction projects from concept through closeout, including project finances, schedules, scope, staffing, risk, and client relationships. The Project Manager also supports business development and coordinates project teams, stakeholders, and deliverables. Travel to client and project locations is expected.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Proposal DevelopmentContract NegotiationProject PlanningDesign Team CoordinationCommunicationBudgetingSchedule ManagementClient CoordinationEngineering Design DocumentsConstruction DocumentsAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingProject Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related Field7+ Years Related Experience3+ Years Engineering Project ManagementMaster's Degree Substitutes One YearConsulting ExperienceProfessional Registration or Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning full-service Engineering, Architectural, Construction, Environmental, Permitting, and Consulting services firm. We are a 100% employee-owned company with regional and project offices nationwide. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, constructs, and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind -- to make our clients successful.

Our Transmission & Distribution global practice is looking for Project Managers to join our growing business in our Akron, Columbus, and St. Louis offices. The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to electrical substation engineering and construction projects. The Project Manager is expected to establish, maintain, and proactively grow client relationships into repeat business and expanded service offerings. The Project Manager will be responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationships with the project Owners, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and all other project stakeholders. Additionally, the Project Manager will assist in the pursuit of new clients which includes but is not limited to coordination with client Account Managers and Burns & McDonnell leadership with direct marketing responsibilities.

Major responsibilities for the Project Manager will include:

  • Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.

  • Leverage existing client relationships, create new client relationships, and focus on repeat work within each client Account.

  • Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion including but not limited to siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.

  • Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.

  • Own internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), staffing/resource forecasts, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact with clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support and schedule attainment.

  • Manage all aspects of project communication.

  • Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.

  • Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope or a combination of smaller projects

  • Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.

  • Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.

  • Travel to client and project locations will be expected.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited curriculum.

  • Minimum of 7 years of related experience, including 3 or more years of experience managing engineering projects in the Transmission & Distribution industry. Completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

  • Previous consulting experience preferred.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.

  • Must have experience with the production of applicable engineering design and construction documents.

  • Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

  • Demonstrated success in project management which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.

  • Professional Registration and/or Professional Certification preferred.

Compensation

$145,000.00-210,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-OH-Akron

Other Locations US-MO-Saint Louis, US-OH-Columbus

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 265212

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D

How this job compares

Set against the 23,480 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$145–210K/yr
  • Ohio median$110–181K/yr461 salary ranges
  • US median$110–179K/yr14,766 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $178K, is 22% above the Ohio median midpoint ($145K) — in the top quarter of Project Manager salary ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,016 open Project Manager jobs in Ohio and 23,480 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (20,336 postings).
Education
12,993 of the 23,480 open Project Manager jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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