Mexico

The Assistant Project Controls Specialist will support all aspects of project controls and reporting, including, project change management, cost control, progress measurement, schedule development and schedule control.

Job Duties

• Assist with developing, implementing and maintaining a cost management reporting data warehouse to produce valuable program controls reports and data.
• Perform project planning and scheduling tasks.
• Coordinate project schedules and assist with the development of scheduling reports.
• Coordinate project set-up in Oracle Financial MIS/PPS Accounting Module or Oracle Primavera Contracts Manager Program.
• Review data; maintain logs; and run reports in Oracle Primavera Contracts Manager software and/or the Oracle Financials MIS/PPS Accounting software.
• Validate Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for tracking detailed breakdown of purchase orders or subcontracts.
• Perform budget tracking against Purchase Orders or Subcontracts.
• Assist with the set up of a Change Management System.
• Assist with upstream (prime contract) / downstream (PO & subcontract) change orders.
• Document changes to cost reports or forecasts.
• Assist with the development of a cash flow.
• Assist with the development of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 schedules.
• Complete schedules and diagrams in Microsoft Visio.
• Validate the set up Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Oracle Primavera 6 or Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Apply logic ties within the schedule.
• Document schedule progress.
• Perform resource loading of a schedule.
• Develop a earned value tracking document.
• Retrieve, review and distribute pre-programmed scheduling reports from P6 along with back-up documentation.
• Integrate data from one program to another.
• Assist quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• May be required to obtain an OSHA 10 hour safety certification.
• Willingness to accept long term field assignments.

This role will play an integral part in our Mexico operations and will report to the Mexico General Director. We are the leader in engineering for the power industry in the United States, and we now have offices in Mexico City. The BD manager would be hired to develop work for the T&D and Mexican Power Generation practices. This position will develop and implement business development and marketing activities for engineering and construction consulting services. As part of the organizational structure and philosophy, gain new clients and penetrate existing markets through assessments of marketing opportunities and target markets to support sales and marketing strategies. Additionally, this position will participate in the strategic planning and development of sales and marketing plans and activities related to trade shows, trade journal advertisements, and customer relationship functions.

Technical Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate all business development activities in assigned geographic/industry territory in accordance with overall corporate business strategy.
• Increase customer awareness of the capabilities within Burns & McDonnell Engineering by continually contacting new clients and maintaining existing client relations.
• Manage client-focused strategies and action plans that respond to client challenges and issues, and creates a competitive advantage for the firm to successfully obtain the work.
• Manage business development teams in key opening and middle game activities to include: conduct market research; analysis of clients and competitors; and collaborate to develop value propositions and pre-Request for Proposal (RFP) collateral.
• Identifies trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
• Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.
• Screens potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.
• Develops negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals.
• Closes new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Identify new, non-traditional and compelling solutions to a customers stated project scope of work to differentiate Burns & McDonnell.
• Research trade shows for potential attendance and/or participation through speaking, presentations, client events, arranging a booth. Recruitment of presenters and/or making presentations at the tradeshow. Become an active member of relevant industry associations.
• Identify synergies internal to the Burns & McDonnell organization in other global practices and regional offices. Develop relationships to leverage one another’s skills, abilities, client contacts in order to further the marketing effort in GFS. Understand and communicate ongoing sales/marketing initiatives with other Burns & McDonnell organizations.
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with other Business Development Leads and Project Managers. Collect real time marketing data from internal team and lead internal team marketing meetings.
• Identify potential clients and build relationships at highest possible corporate level.
• Contribute to annual marketing and sales planning process.
• Commit to personal sales and marketing goals, develop plan to achieve goals
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Minimum 10 years related professional experience in marketing, business development or sales promotion environment, experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry preferred.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Must have expert knowledge in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Previous experience developing and delivering training presentations related to proposal communications, proposal strategies, business development and/or pursuit strategies.

Burns & McDonnell is looking for a Distribution Designer to perform distribution line design on a variety of utility projects. This position offers the opportunity to challenge and grow yourself professionally within Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine's top-ranked Transmission & Distribution practice. Be on the cutting edge of new technologies and engineering practices in the T&D engineering space.

The Distribution Designer will work within our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Global Practice to perform the following duties:

• Responsible for the design of low to medium voltage (2.4-120kV) distribution and subtransmission lines using ArcFM, SPIDAcalc and Maximo.
• Provide field support during construction.
• Plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Performs work which involves conventional engineering practices, but may involve a variety of complex features.
• Requires general knowledge of precedents in specialty areas and familiarity with basic principles and practices in related specialties.
• May coordinate departmental and divisional project studies and report preparation assignments.
• 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.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Assist project manager to develop scope of work and conceptual design for the projects.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of one’s work.
• Other duties will be assigned as required.

Qualifications - External

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related degree from an engineering program.
• Master of Science degree in Engineering may be substituted for one year experience.
• Three years of relevant engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution power flow.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficiency in distribution design software and GIS to aid in design.
• Strong knowledge regarding easements, right-of-way and permitting for distribution projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

Burns & McDonnell is a company of more than 7,600 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and entrepreneurs with offices across North America and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell has 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. Immediate project focus would be on mission critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team in Mexico City and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing at an exponential rate. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell that involves exciting, collaborative work across many different departments and locations.

Burns & McDonnell is actively recruiting a Project Manager to join this segment of our growing business.

The Project Manager will manage a variety of Mission Critical projects of varying complexity. This position will manage and act as a coordinator and project liaison to the Client, contractors, vendors, subconsultants, and other stakeholders throughout the project. The Project Manager will establish and maintain document control, manage databases and coordinate and track project activities and communications to ensure project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects across global practices and engineering disciplines for design-only and/or EPC projects.
• Interface and collaborate with other Project Managers and Client Managers across the organization.
• Plan, organize and direct engineering projects across all aspects, including the overall safety, cost, schedule and quality of assigned projects.
• Interface regularly with Client.
• Ensure that the project review process and other quality control guidelines are followed. Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff and subcontractors.
• Administer request for proposal (RFP) packages, bid and selection processes, and develop detailed scope of work documents for downstream contracts.
• Manage contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions and site drawing logs.
• Verify contractor compliance, including quality, safety, environmental and material management programs.
• Execute contracts, including change order management/field change directives, approval of invoices, and management of schedules.
• Utilize project controls, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
• Develop internal and external reports including project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports and distribute to all stakeholders.
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required.
• Close out contract and project documentation.
• Inform design teams on local codes and best practices.
• Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, trainings and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls or related degree and 7 years of applicable experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish required.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment. Ability to work overtime when requested.
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Able to ensure deliverables are being developed in accordance with schedule, prioritizing tasks to achieve common goals.
• Able to analyze potential risks to the schedule or cost schedule and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Team management with the ability to effectively delegate responsibilities, handle conflicts, evaluate performances and coach team members.
• Expert software and computer skills required including AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Coordination Programs, and Microsoft Professional Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 scheduling software preferred.
• Experience with Procore, Aconex, Primavera Contract Manager or similar management software is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or construction issues as appropriate to accomplish objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Previous consulting experience preferred.
• Data center or telecommunication facility experience preferred.
• Familiarity with multiple building systems/disciplines and those systems and components.
• Ability to travel, locally and internationally.

Behavioral Competencies

• Maintain a passion for making our Clients successful and delivering superior customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to present regularly in front of Clients.
• Critically evaluate information, develop practical and sometimes innovative solutions to a range of problems and demonstrate an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution.
• Operate with enthusiasm and passion by being committed to goals and expressing this commitment through optimism.
• Operate with integrity.
• Show empathy/compassion to your team.
• Lead by example practicing and exemplifying the qualities you expect in your team.
• Recognize the skills and expertise of team members and assign or delegate the tasks accordingly.
• Motivate team members.
• Be focused on continual improvement.

Burns & McDonnell is a company of more than 7,600 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across North America and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell has 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. Immediate project focus would be on mission critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team in Mexico City and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing at an exponential rate. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell that involves exciting, collaborative work across many different departments and locations.

Burns & McDonnell is actively recruiting a Senior Architect to join this segment of our growing business.

This position offers unique opportunities for both personal and professional growth by offering a wide-range of project responsibilities and team leadership roles. The ideal candidate will be a team-leading, highly-motivated individual seeking progressively more responsible assignments. Senior Architects with a desire to lead a multidisciplinary team which includes in-house engineers, scientists and builders are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other Burns & McDonnell counterparts to understand scope of work. Provide leadership to discipline team and ensure that the project deadlines are met.
• Provide leadership to review deliverables before issuing.
• Provide project team leadership and coordination for finished plans, specification, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the construction documentation.
• Mentor and lead teams in the production of accurate technical and contract documentation for project construction.
• Inform design teams on local codes and best practices.
• Mentor and lead construction administration duties including: bid review and support, site visits, address technical issues, and improve quality during construction.
• Work with government and regulatory agencies to achieve overall project schedule and objectives.
• Manage, mentor and recruit talent including resources to produce 3D software renderings and critical presentations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 7 years related experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish required.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of building design codes, local and national Mexico codes.
• Expert software and computer skills required including AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Coordination Programs, and Microsoft Professional Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with leading a discipline design team for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Previous consulting experience preferred.
• Data center or telecommunication facility experience preferred.
• Familiarity with other building systems/disciplines and coordination with those systems and components.
• Ability to travel, locally and internationally.

Burns & McDonnell is a company of more than 7,600 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across North America and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell has 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. Immediate project focus would be on mission critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team in Mexico City and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing at an exponential rate. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell that involves exciting, collaborative work across many different departments and locations.

Burns & McDonnell is actively recruiting a Senior Electrical Engineer to join this segment of our growing business.

This position requires an experienced electrical engineer capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation, modification, and innovation of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. This candidate will lead design, planning and client coordination activities associated with high, medium and low voltage electrical distribution and control systems found in mission critical sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other Burns & McDonnell counterparts to understand scope of work. Provide leadership to discipline team and ensure that the project deadlines are met.
• Designs electrical systems/equipment to provide a useful and safe environment for the mission critical market in accordance with the client’s requirements for reliability and uptime.
• Advises clients regarding electrical systems/requirements available to meet their needs and comply with all applicable codes.
• Monitors installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with design documents.
• Conducts fault studies and load flow analysis. Develop design criteria for protective device coordination, relay applications, medium voltage transformers, switchgear, medium and low voltage distribution.
• Able to develop and/or lead the design of electrical master plans for facilities encompassing but not limited to the following: reliable power distribution, motor control centers, energy efficient lighting systems, communications and telecom routing, fire-alarm interface, building level uninterrupted power systems (UPS) systems, and engine generators.
• Reviews electrical designs and specifications of equipment or systems being purchased or fabricated.
• Provides electrical design direction and resource management on multi-discipline projects.
• Inform design teams on local codes and best practices.
• Developing concept studies, designs, and narratives.
• Participate in the identification, recruiting and management of resources to meet the needs of the business.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an engineering program.
• 7 years electrical engineering experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish required.
• Engineering License to practice in Mexico preferred. United States Professional Engineering License (PE) a plus.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment design ANSI and IEEE Standards. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Experience utilizing SKM, CYMCAP, or similar analytic software is preferred.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of electrical design codes, local and national Mexico codes.
• Expert software and computer skills required including AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Coordination Programs, and Microsoft Professional Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with leading a discipline design team for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Previous consulting experience preferred.
• Data center or telecommunication facility experience preferred.
• Familiarity with other building systems/disciplines and coordination with those systems and components.
• Ability to travel, locally and internationally.

Burns & McDonnell is a company of more than 7,600 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across North America and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell has 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. Immediate project focus would be on mission critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team in Mexico City and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing at an exponential rate. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell that involves exciting, collaborative work across many different departments and locations.

Burns & McDonnell is actively recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join this segment of our growing business.

This position requires an experienced mechanical engineer capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation, modification, and innovation of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting mechanical plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other Burns & McDonnell counterparts to understand scope of work. Provide leadership to discipline team and ensure that the project deadlines are met.
• Design mechanical systems/equipment to provide for a useful and safe building.
• Advise clients regarding mechanical systems/requirements available to meet their needs and comply with safety codes.
• Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and safety codes.
• Participate in developing the design criteria for air and water side of building mechanical systems.
• Reviews mechanical designs and specifications of equipment or systems being purchased or fabricated.
• Developing concept studies and design.
• Inform design teams on local codes and best practices.
• Assist Project Managers with day to day management of project execution, deliverables, quality, schedule, contracts, subcontracts, proposals, and client interface.
• Facilitate and execute contract administration responsibility for RFIs, submittals, change management and claim mitigation.
• Assist in project reporting status, risks, schedule and cost.
• Enforces standards and practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an engineering program.
• Minimum of 7 years of related mechanical design experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish required.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modeling with either Autodesk Computational Fluid Design software or 6Sigma, preferably with data centers.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of mechanical design codes, local and national Mexico codes.
• Expert software and computer skills required including AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Coordination Programs, and Microsoft Professional Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with leading a discipline design team for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Previous consulting experience preferred.
• Data center or telecommunication facility experience preferred.
• Experience with water treatment, wells, tanks and storage a plus.
• Familiarity with other building systems/disciplines and coordination with those systems and components.
• Ability to travel, locally and internationally.

The Senior Project Controls Specialist leads project controls processes and consults with the project management team to ensure client satisfaction.  Presents schedule and budget status reports to project management team and client.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the development, implementation and management of a reporting data warehouse to produce valuable program controls reports and data for multiple large projects.
• Responsible for the development of effective scheduling reports, cost reports, cash flow reports and forecasts for multiple projects.
• Analyzes and evaluates schedule management involving the critical path method of scheduling techniques, estimating, project cost management, forecasting and document control.
• Provide leadership and training to team members ensuring the resolution of difficult project control issues.
• Responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
• Responsible for Earned Value Management system reporting.
• Identify and oversee Risk management process.
• Interfaces with project management team and accounting department to review project costs and contingency costs and support external audits.
• Expert in negotiation of prima agreements, construction contracts/subcontracts and joint venture agreements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.  Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Must have field experience in order to facilitate and produce detailed construction schedules and interface those construction schedules with engineering and procurement activities.
• A minimum of 8 years direct project controls experience.
• Prior experience with critical path scheduling, project cost management, estimating and document control required.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expert user of Microsoft office, Oracle Primavera P6 project management software, and Earned Value Management system.
• May be required to obtain an OSHA 10 hour safety certification.
• Willingness to accept long term field assignments.

Burns & McDonnell is a company of more than 7,600 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants, and entrepreneurs with offices across North America and throughout the world. Burns & McDonnell has 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. Immediate project focus would be on mission critical data center projects. This opportunity hires directly into our Mission Critical team in Mexico City and into a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing at an exponential rate. Mission Critical is an international practice for Burns & McDonnell that involves exciting, collaborative work across many different departments and locations.

Burns & McDonnell is actively recruiting a Senior Structural Engineer to join this segment of our growing business.

This position requires an experienced structural engineer capable of successfully solving difficult problems that require adaptation, modification, and innovation of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. The Senior Structural Engineer will lead the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other Burns & McDonnell counterparts to understand scope of work. Provide leadership to discipline team and ensure that the project deadlines are met.
• Lead structural design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Prepare structural equipment: packaged equipment specifications and data sheets, Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations.
• Review structural vendor drawings; data interface with suppliers, clients, other engineering disciplines, detailers, and designers.
• Participate in development of project schedule, scope, budget, staffing planning and construction planning. Responsible for effective management of change orders.
• Applies knowledge and experience to complex projects, find non-standard design solutions.
• Quality review production drawings for a variety of projects and project related data as required by the project managers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD softwares.
• Quality review the construction administration including coordination with field personnel to resolve design related installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of materials.
• Leads field inspections, installation, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Inform design teams on local codes and best practices.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the structural engineering practice.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an engineering program.
• Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering.
• 7 years structural engineering experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish required.
• Engineering License to practice in Mexico required. Must be capable of sealing engineering plans.
• Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE7, local and national Mexico codes).
• Expert software and computer skills required including AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Coordination Programs, and Microsoft Professional Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with leading a discipline design team for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Previous consulting experience preferred.
• Data center or telecommunication facility experience preferred.
• Familiarity with other building systems/disciplines and coordination with those systems and components.
•  Ability to travel, locally and internationally.

The Staff Project Controls Specialist will be responsible for leading the project controls processes with the internal project management team to execute project deliverables within budget and schedule.

Job Duties

• Develop, implement, and maintain external and internal cost reports, cash flows and forecasts.
• Responsible for schedule management, earned value management and cost management.
• Responsible for engineering, procurement and construction planning, scheduling, logistics and cost control.
• Analyze project controls reports, present findings and provide recommendations to the project controls team.
• Ensure project set-up in Oracle Financial MIS/PPS Accounting Module or Oracle Primavera Contracts Manager Program.
• Analyze data; review logs; and run reports in Oracle Primavera Contracts Manager software and/or the Oracle Financials MIS/PPS Accounting software.
• Set up Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for tracking detailed breakdown of purchase orders or subcontracts.
• Ensure budget tracking against Purchase Orders or Subcontracts.
• Manage the internal Change Management System. 
• Responsible for the review of upstream (prime contract) / downstream (PO & subcontract) change orders.
• Report accurate updates to cost reports or forecasts.
• Develop and present a cash flow report.
• Develop Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 schedules.
• Create schedules and diagrams in Microsoft Visio.
• Set up Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Oracle Primavera 6 or Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Ensure the entry of logic ties within the schedules.
• Create various schedule reports and determine appropriate reporting format.
• Consult with project controls team on schedule progress.
• Responsible for monitoring resource loading of a schedule.
• Develop and present earned value tracking document.
• Analyze and report on data from Oracle Primavera P6.
• Develop pre-programmed project scheduling reports in P6 and review and analyze back-up documentation for accuracy.
• Manage integrated data from one program to another.
• Responsible for ensuring quality checks and inspections on project controls deliverables.
• Serves as a point of contact for technical questions from APM's, PM's, Lead Engineers, or Construction staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.  Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• A minimum of 4 years of direct project controls experience.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6.
• May be required to obtain an OSHA 10 hour safety certification.
• Willingness to accept long term field assignments.