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(Southeast Region) - **Company:** Burns & McDonnell - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Applications, Microsoft PowerPoint, Real-Time Operating Systems - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E457060AD701428EB9C946BB5B0CEFAD/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, construction management, project management, or a related field from an accredited program. * Significant experience leading the delivery of consulting, engineering, infrastructure, or other professional-services projects. * Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple projects, programs, or a portfolio of work. * Experience leading and developing project managers, project delivery managers, or other project-delivery professionals. * Strong understanding of project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, earned revenue, profitability, and change management. * Demonstrated ability to identify project risks, address performance issues, and guide teams through project recovery. * Experience supporting proposals, project planning, contract execution, and client communication. * Transmission planning, power systems, electric utility, or energy-industry experience is preferred. * Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to communicate complex project and business information clearly to project teams, leadership, and clients. * Ability to lead through influence and work effectively across organizational and technical boundaries. * Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Experience with project-management, financial-management, or portfolio-reporting systems is preferred., * Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, business or related degree from accredited program and 13 years related professional 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 people management skills, interpersonal skills, project management experience, and a strategic perspective. * Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). ## Description At 1898 & Co., we are helping shape the future of transmission systems across North America. Our Transmission Planning & Power Systems Analysis (TPPSA) team works with investor-owned utilities, public power entities, developers, and ISOs/RTOs to address increasingly complex grid planning and infrastructure challenges. We are seeking a Project Delivery Director to provide leadership and oversight for project delivery within our TPPSA business line. This position will help establish and maintain consistent project-delivery practices, strengthen the performance and development of our Project Delivery Managers, and support the successful execution of a growing portfolio of consulting engagements. The Project Delivery Director will work closely with business-line leadership, Project Delivery Managers, technical leaders, project managers, and other 1898 & Co. leaders to improve project outcomes, manage delivery risk, and support profitable growth. The successful candidate will combine strong project-delivery experience with practical leadership, sound business judgment, and the ability to work across teams. What You'll Do Project Delivery Leadership * Provide leadership and oversight for project delivery across the TPPSA portfolio. * Establish clear expectations and consistent practices for project planning, execution, monitoring, forecasting, and closeout. * Support project delivery teams and project managers in developing practical execution strategies for complex consulting engagements. * Review project performance and help teams identify and address issues related to scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and client commitments. * Promote accountability for project results while helping teams resolve delivery challenges early. * Support the consistent use of applicable project-delivery tools, systems, processes, and performance measures. * Help define and advance project-delivery priorities that are aligned with business-line and company objectives. Project Performance and Risk Management * Monitor the health and performance of the project portfolio, including financial results, schedule performance, resource needs, quality, and delivery risk. * Work with project teams to develop recovery plans for projects that are not meeting expectations. * Support effective project initiation, including alignment on scope, responsibilities, staffing, schedule, budget, and client expectations. * Help teams manage scope changes, contract requirements, project risks, and commercial considerations throughout project execution. * Identify recurring delivery challenges and lead improvements that strengthen project performance across the business line. * Support appropriate quality-management and review processes for project deliverables. * Elevate significant project risks and performance concerns to business-line leadership when appropriate. Project Delivery Manager Development * Provide leadership, coaching, and support to project delivery teams within TPPSA. * Support the selection, onboarding, and development of employees serving in project-delivery leadership positions. * Facilitate the sharing of lessons learned, delivery practices, and practical tools across projects and teams. * Help project delivery teams strengthen their capabilities in financial management, forecasting, risk management, client communication, team leadership, and project controls. * Provide direct, constructive feedback that supports individual development and improves project outcomes. Resource and Operational Coordination * Work with business-line leaders and project teams to understand workload, staffing requirements, and delivery priorities. * Help identify and resolve resource constraints that could affect project commitments or portfolio performance. * Support alignment among project scope, staffing plans, schedules, and budgets. * Promote effective coordination among project delivery teams, project managers, technical leaders, and functional leadership. * Provide visibility into project and portfolio needs to support informed operational decisions. * Help balance project requirements, staff development opportunities, and business priorities. Client and Business Support * Support project teams in establishing clear client expectations and maintaining effective communication throughout project execution. * Participate in client discussions when senior project-delivery leadership or issue resolution is needed. * Collaborate with business-development and proposal teams to develop achievable execution strategies, staffing plans, schedules, and budgets for new opportunities. * Apply lessons learned from active and completed projects to improve future proposals and delivery plans. * Support the transition of awarded work from business development into project execution. * Help strengthen client confidence through reliable, transparent, and consistent project delivery. Leadership and Collaboration * Build strong working relationships across TPPSA, 1898 & Co., and Burns & McDonnell. * Promote a collaborative environment in which project, technical, and business leaders share accountability for successful project outcomes. * Lead through influence and help teams navigate competing priorities, organizational change, and complex delivery issues. * Reinforce Burns & McDonnell's culture, values, and commitment to client service. * Support broader company and 1898 & Co. initiatives related to project delivery, operational excellence, and profitable growth.