Project Manager - Mission Critical (London, UK)
Posted 3 hours 43 minutes ago by Burns & McDonnell
Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction, and consulting solutions. Today, we're a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as the global leader in the Mission Critical sector.
The project focus would be on mission-critical data centre projects. This opportunity hires directly into our London Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing at an exponential rate. Data Centres are an aggressive market for Burns & McDonnell and are highlighted by several priority articles on our site. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell that involves exciting, collaborative work across many different departments.
This position will be responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of several engineering disciplines on mission critical projects.
Plan, organize and direct engineering projects; including, the overall safety, cost, schedule and quality of assigned projects.
Ensure that the project review process and other quality control guidelines are followed.
Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
This position requires an experienced and competent individual capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
Executes complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment and/or technological methods.
Develop and evaluate plans for major projects.
May assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient, or testing is advisable.
May coordinate departmental or divisional project studies, reports or project design assignments.
Progressive design and project management responsibilities.
Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or outside personnel.
Some marketing responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience Required
Educational requirement may be substituted with equivalent years of experience.
Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office
Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Project Management
Primary Location GB-London, UK-London
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 252466
Job Hire Type Experienced