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DOD Federal Project Manager - Aviation & Federal (Northeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell
Newton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/26/2026
Description

Description At Burns & McDonnell, our Project Managers are seller-doers who develop and maintain client relationships. They will have the responsibility for coordinating and leading our design teams in the Northeast region to deliver quality projects that make our clients successful. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working on DOD facility, equipment, and infrastructure projects, and have experience with design-build projects. They will manage all design, cost, schedule, construction and general administration activities associated with their projects. This Project Manager will be responsible for the successful completion of large and smaller value projects as part of an annual portfolio of projects. Additionally, this Project Manager will:

  • Plan, coordinate, communicate and facilitate activities of several disciplines on projects of all sizes from concept through completion
  • Make critical decisions and recommendations that have an important effect on projects and programs
  • Manage project delivery, including scoping, budgeting, maintaining schedules, meeting budget objectives, communicating and meeting deadlines
  • Manage multiple projects at one time, including a wide range of project scopes from small to complex with varying schedules
  • Provide direction to a multi-discipline project design team
  • Monitor project execution for conformance to established processes
  • Promote safe work environments
  • Assist with the development of technical and cost proposals and qualification statements
  • Interact with the client and design team to develop project scope and communicate regular project status updates with the client
  • This person will serve as one of the primary interfaces with local clients
  • Assist in maintaining client relationships and network within the client organization in supporting business development activities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 7 to 20 years related experience, including delivery of facilities and infrastructure projects
  • Ability to represent Burns & McDonnell in a professional, competent manner
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Security Clearance
  • Support field work throughout design and construction
  • Capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered

Be part of an energy filled workplace that pays for performance, where you can invest in a career that you will grow into and work for a company where employees own 100% of the company.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Job Project Management

Primary Location US-NJ-Morristown

Other Locations US-MA-Newton, United States, US-PA-Conshohocken

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 253833

Job Hire Type Experienced #A&F

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