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Transmission Department Manager (Southeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell Chattanooga, United States
Posted 11 hours ago Permanent Competitive

Transmission Department Manager (Southeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell Chattanooga, United States
Transmission Department Manager (Southeast Region)

Description




People Leadership & Development



  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers through effective recruitment, mentoring, coaching, and performance management.

  • Collaborate with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and oversee onboarding for all assigned staff (including interns, new graduates, transfers, and contract conversions).

  • Guide employees in identifying and pursuing career paths within the T&D organization.

  • Conduct annual performance reviews and create development plans as required.

  • Identify training needs and implement targeted training programs in collaboration with T&D leadership.

  • Champion a positive and inclusive culture rooted in safety, ownership, innovation, and teamwork.




Project Execution & Technical Excellence



  • Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects across the region and for our international teams.

  • Monitor team performance on project execution and take corrective actions as needed to meet quality, schedule, and budget targets.

  • Drive adoption of innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to enhance engineering efficiency and outcomes.

  • Support proposal development and QA/QC efforts for key projects.

  • Collaborate with regional and Burns & McDonnell India leadership to align project staffing, resource planning, and technical direction.




Strategic Planning & Business Growth



  • Contribute to the formulation and execution of the region's strategic business plan, including SWOT analysis and vision development.

  • Partner with Marketing, Account Management, and Business Development teams to pursue new business, develop proposals, and support sales strategies.

  • Participate in trade shows, conferences, and thought leadership to promote the firm's capabilities.

  • Promote diversity, innovation, and process improvement initiatives across the department.




Cross-Regional & Organizational Alignment



  • Coordinate with other regional and national leaders to share best practices and support Burns & McDonnell Global objectives.

  • Facilitate alignment across T&D offices on standards, tools, and key initiatives.

  • Support efforts to integrate global engineering resources and ensure consistent delivery.

  • Assist in resource coordination and work assignment to ensure optimal project staffing.




Operational & Quality Oversight



  • Ensure compliance with T&D Quality Management System and support internal QA/QC processes.

  • Lead continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and consistency in project delivery.

  • Provide input into selection and implementation of project management systems.

  • Support development of specialized market offerings, including EPC and program management solutions.




Qualifications




Required Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or a related field from an accredited program.

  • Minimum 7 years of consulting experience in transmission and distribution, with a focus on engineering design or project management.

  • Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an engineering or technical environment.

  • Experience in team mentoring and performance development.

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.

  • Record of financial success in project delivery.




Preferred Qualifications



  • 10 years of industry experience.

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP).

  • Experience working with EcoSys, Microsoft Project, Power BI, and similar tools.

  • Experience in business development, including proposal writing and client engagement.

  • Prior experience in a multi-office, matrixed organizational structure.



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-GA-Atlanta




Other Locations US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte




Schedule: Full-time




Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time




Req ID: 265054




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

Job ID  D317B94C31844010A942807FC7F81246
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