Transmission Department Manager - Southeast Region

**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-MG #T&D