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Description

The Department Manager of Transmission is responsible for overseeing Burns & McDonnell’s California (CAL) Transmission business line. This includes developing the strategy and direction for furthering Burns & McDonnell’s position, establishing and directing the strategic business plans for growth objectives, overseeing the Transmission team responsible for day-to-day execution of projects and pursuits, managing direct reports, and facilitating collaboration with regional transmission activities, pursuits, and projects. The Department Manager will closely engage with regional leadership and individual team management to create and support more effective and efficient staff development and project performance.

This position will be based in Brea, San Diego or Walnut Creek and will report to Tara Krahe, Operations Manager.

Specific areas of responsibility include the following, with other duties as assigned:

People Leadership

+ Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers and designers through effective recruitment, coaching, and performance management.

+ Provide leadership across multiple offices within the CAL footprint, ensuring consistency, collaboration, and equitable support for all staff.

+ Partner with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent, proactively engage with universities and industry networks, and oversee onboarding for interns, graduates, transfers, and experienced hires.

+ Support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, promoting Burns & McDonnell’s MacCulture principles.

+ Conduct annual performance reviews, develop individualized growth plans, and hold regular check-ins with staff to reinforce accountability and career progression.

+ Implement training and mentorship programs to strengthen EPC delivery skills and technical excellence.

+ Champion an inclusive, collaborative, and safety-driven culture rooted in ownership, innovation, and teamwork.

+ Support the development and integration of a strong Burns & McDonnell India team dedicated to supporting CAL Projects.

Market Strategy & Business Growth

+ Further establish Burns & McDonnell’s position in the region's power delivery markets through strategic direction and business planning, focusing on continued growth in market share and profitability.

+ Understand the overall industry market and direction related to the business line and manage a portfolio of offerings that align with T&D business objectives.

+ Develop Transmission business plan, including OKRs, SWOT analysis and vision setting.

+ Partner with Marketing, Account Management, and Business Development teams to pursue opportunities, support sales strategies, and strengthen client relationships. This includes developing a sales and marketing strategy, including trade shows, conferences, customer relationship functions, and external thought leadership.

+ Drive cross-selling opportunities across multiple Global Practices and regions.

+ Work closely with the regional leadership team on pursuit decisions, including “go/no-go” decisions, marketing strategies, proposals, pricing, and contract terms and conditions.

+ Evaluate long-term value of pursuits and ensure alignment with core strengths and regional priorities.

+ Support development of specialized market offerings, including EPC and competitive transmission.

Project Execution & Technical Excellence

+ Serve as a senior technical advisor on transmission projects across the region.

+ Monitor project performance and take corrective actions to ensure targets for quality, schedule, and budget are met.

+ Support QA/QC processes and ensure compliance with the T&D Quality Management System.

+ Drive adoption of innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to enhance engineering outcomes and project efficiency.

+ Collaborate with Burns & McDonnell India and cross-regional leadership to optimize resource planning and technical direction.

Cross-Regional Alignment & Collaboration

+ Coordinate with other regional and national leaders to share best practices and align on standards, tools, and key initiatives.

+ Support the integration of global engineering resources to ensure consistent delivery across the firm.

+ Collaborate on shared client work and pursuits with other T&D departments and regional offices to reinforce One Burns & McDonnell.

Financial Performance

+ Ensure profitable and sustainable growth of the department through effective staffing, utilization, and workload balance.

+ Monitor chargeability, overhead investment, and project performance to achieve financial targets.

+ Lead continuous improvement efforts in delivery efficiency, processes, and organizational consistency.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or related field.

+ Minimum 7 years of consulting or engineering experience in transmission & distribution, with a focus on design or project management.

+ Proven leadership and supervisory experience in a technical or engineering environment preferred.

+ Strong communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.

+ Track record of financial success in project delivery.

+ Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

+ Experience with EcoSys, Microsoft Project, PowerBI, and similar tools preferred.

+ Demonstrated success in recruiting, developing, and retaining engineering talent preferred.

+ Demonstrated experience in client development.

+ Experience in business development, including proposal writing and client engagement.

+ Prior experience in a multi-office, matrixed organizational structure preferred.

Compensation

$200,000.00-330,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Project Management

**Primary Location** US-CA-Brea

**Other Locations** US-CA-San Diego, US-CA-Walnut Creek

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time

**Req ID:** 254262

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-EF #T&D