Transmission Department Manager - Southeast Region
Burns & McDonnell
**Description**
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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, PowerBI, 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:** 251643
**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-EF #T&D
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