Project Manager, Aviation Technology

About Burns

Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, bringing highly-technical, sought-after engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.

Aviation Technology Team

For more than 50 years, aviation clients have turned to Burns for state-of-the-art innovation and rigorous engineering expertise. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we keep pace with complex facility and systems requirements for information technology, security, communications, advanced energy, terminal building systems, infrastructure, and airfield navigation systems. We partner with airports, airlines, architects, and contractors to help our clients deliver a safe, world-class passenger experience to the traveling public using our no-surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.

We are currently seeking a

Project Manager

to join our growing team on the West Coast in Los Angeles, Ca.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the daily management of projects including business development, proposal preparation and pricing, contract administration, project execution, project cost control and client service. The percentage of time spent on each of these tasks is relevant to the level of the position- PMI, PM II, or PM III. The higher the level of project manager, the higher the percentage of time that is to be spent on business development rather than project management activities. PM III requires ability to work on large, more complex projects. Incumbent directs and coordinates activities of engineering team to successfully execute projects including design, product selection, and systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate staff.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Identify and develop plan to obtain follow-on work with existing clients
Develop new clients
Prepare proposals under the direction of the Group Leader
Develop proposal schedules
Develops scope of services, staffing and pricing
Include Burns Terms and Conditions
Meet annual sales goal
CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Address feedback from Client Satisfaction Survey
Know your client through routine communication and regular visits
Establish 5 key clients that are in Acquaintance phase, develop and implement plan to achieve professional peer status
Continuously confirm client requirements for project
Know the industry you are servicing by participating in technical society meetings, conferences and other industry-related activities
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Responsible for up to $1 million in sales and revenue
Ensure revenue write-downs for the Group are no more than 3% of net revenue
Provide accounting with guidance re invoice preparation and ensure invoices are prepared by 10th working day of the month
Ensure accounts receivable are collected
Approve time sheets and expense reports weekly
Ensure written authorization has been received before starting work
Maintain at least a 2.7 multiplier on projects managed
PROJECT EXECUTION

Ensure all departmental personnel adhere to the requirements of the company
QA/QC policies and procedures
Maintain a write-down percentage of 3% or less
Develop project plans to mitigate risks
Ensure that all design documents, reports, proposals, inspections and information required to serve the client are properly prepared and reported
Ensure client schedules are met
Ensure cost control procedures are in place and being followed
Ensure that project closeout procedures are followed
Hold routine project meetings to review schedule, deliverables and budget
Identify, request and receive authorization for scope changes before work is executed
TEAM MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

Typically maintains 2-5 direct reports
Actively participate in recruiting technical staff
Motivate personnel to perform at high levels of performance
Provide mentoring opportunities for direct reports
Oversee performance and salary reviews for direct reports
Ensure employees are adequately trained and supervised
Provide opportunities for professional development for direct reports
Effectively delegate and manage work load
Hold all employees accountable to the same standard of performance and take corrective action when necessary.

Key Requirements:

A minimum of 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Education & Certifications:

Bachelor's (B.S.) Engineering degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited University or college.

Why Join The Burns Team

Recently voted a Top Workplace by philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm and has been named a MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients’ successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to “write their own story” with us.

Applying To Burns

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested, qualified candidates must apply on the Burns’ career site at www.burns-group.com to be considered for a specific opportunity. Individuals needing assistance to apply for an open opportunity should contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected].

At Burns Engineering, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Burns believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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