Project Delivery Manager - 1898 %26 Co - Utility Investment Planning

At 1898 & Co., we are helping shape the future of the power system across North America. Our Transmission Planning & Power Systems Analysis (TPPSA) and Grid Modernization, Distribution Planning (GMDP) and Utility Investment Planning (UIP) teams work with a diverse mix of clients—investor-owned utilities, public power entities, developers, and ISOs/RTOs—to deliver smart, resilient, and future-ready electric grid solutions for both the transmission and distribution systems. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we bring decades of experience, a deep bench of technical talent, and a spirit of innovation to solve some of the most critical infrastructure challenges of our time. Our California organization is looking for Project Delivery Managers who will lead an execution team within our Transmission Planning & Power Systems Analysis and/or Utility Investment Planning business lines. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone passionate about building strong teams, delivering high-quality consulting services, and supporting utility clients as they plan and evolve the transmission and distribution grid.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Delivery Manager (PDM), you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of consultants and analysts, supporting the execution of projects within the Transmission Planning & Power Systems Analysis and/or Utility Investment Planning business lines and adjacent service areas. You will work closely with managing directors and business line leads to ensure project excellence, staff development, and alignment with company goals and values. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain high-performing staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, monthly one-on-ones, and provide clear instruction and guidance to direct reports.
• Promote the Burns & McDonnell culture, values, and mission, along with 1898 & Co.’s traits: tenacious problem solvers, curious seekers, unselfish collaborators, and grit.
• Interpret and communicate organizational goals and policies to staff.

Project & Resource Management

• Provide expert-level technical guidance and support for consulting engagements in transmission planning, distribution planning, and power systems analysis.
• Support profitable growth by ensuring staff levels, loading, and assignments meet project requirements and billable targets.
• Coordinate workload for the team and communicate staffing needs to business line leads and managing directors.
• Lead and support project QA/QC efforts.
• Ensure compliance with company and safety policies.

Strategic & Operational Execution

• Implement and support firm-wide programs and initiatives; lead your team through organizational change.
• Achieve stated financial targets and performance standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, managing directors, and proposal teams to support business development and secure new work for the team.