Demo

Project Manager - Mission Critical

Burns & McDonnell
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/21/2026
Description

Description - External

Burns & McDonnell is a company comprised of more than 14,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across the country and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell’s Mission Critical team was ranked #1 by the ENR in 2023. We have exciting opportunities for those interested in growing their careers in one of the most fast-paced, innovative sectors of high-tech building design and construction. Project focus would be mission-critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing exponentially. Data Centers 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 involving exciting, collaborative work across many departments.

This position will be responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of several engineering disciplines on mission critical projects.

  • Specific areas of responsibility include the following, with other duties as assigned by senior management:
  • 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.

Qualifications - External

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's degree in engineering or architecture from accredited program.
  • Minimum 7 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience), including 3 years or more project management experience related to the mission critical industry preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in project management.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
  • Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
  • Previous consulting experience preferred.
  • Professional Engineer strongly preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program and 7 years applicable experience Required
  • 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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-OH-Columbus

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 261297

Job Hire Type Experienced #GFS

Salary.com Estimation for Project Manager - Mission Critical in Columbus, OH
$114,070 to $141,658
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Project Manager - Mission Critical?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Project Manager - Mission Critical career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$107,623 - $139,321
Income Estimation: 
$133,494 - $170,282
Income Estimation: 
$131,105 - $151,214
Income Estimation: 
$128,269 - $173,633
Income Estimation: 
$157,111 - $225,157
Income Estimation: 
$68,729 - $85,656
Income Estimation: 
$88,573 - $114,377
Income Estimation: 
$102,413 - $133,130
Income Estimation: 
$91,640 - $116,747
Income Estimation: 
$119,541 - $162,386
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Burns & McDonnell

  • Burns & McDonnell Omaha, NE
  • Description Burns & McDonnell’s Transportation Global Practice serves departments of transportation, cities, counties, railroads, ports, and private indust... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Burns & McDonnell Albuquerque, NM
  • Description The Assistant Construction Manager will assist the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or the Engineer Procure Con... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Burns & McDonnell Wallingford, CT
  • Description Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Associate/Principal Engineer, Hydrogeologist, Scientist in a related field to join our successful team of remed... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Burns & McDonnell Wallingford, CT
  • Description The Senior Structural Engineer will lead structural design project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redeve... more
  • 4 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Project Manager - Mission Critical jobs in the Columbus, OH area that may be a better fit.

  • Michael Page Columbus, OH
  • $400M Data Center project Positions and Also a Maintenence Team Postion Full pipeline and excellent compensation - Great team Environment and Exposure Abou... more
  • 25 Days Ago

  • HITT Contracting Inc. New Albany, OH
  • Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No... more
  • 7 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!