Project Engineer (Power)

Burns & McDonnell India (BMI) POWER Division is looking for a well-rounded and driven Project Engineer in the Mumbai Office. The POWER Division focuses on power generating facilities which offer a wide range of design and project execution experiences. This position is responsible for providing a full range of project management services on various POWER projects.  Demonstrate independent decision-making skills in handling a multi-discipline project execution team by coordinating with consultants or client(s).

The position will require extensive interface with project managers, engineering disciplines, modelers, designers, and detailers locally in the Mumbai office as well as remotely with construction, design leads, and project management teams and subcontractors in various offices in the United States.

Following are some specific duties & responsibilities: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact within BMI PWR for the US project design and construction teams for Tracker DB/Jovix setup of PWR projects for both field progress measuring and turnover documentation.

• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, planning, estimating, engineering, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, construction planning, turnover and commissioning planning, progress tracking, and closeout.
• Learn and effectively use BMI’s project management software, including Ecosys, Procore, Primavera P6, Jovix and Tracker DB to setup and manage various projects.
• Prepare field reports and presentations of construction progress updates for project owners and clients with input from field project teams and the project management software.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Assist with internal project financials, staffing, change management, and forecasting.
• Serve as project coordinator for all engineering activities of all disciplines.
• Work closely with the project team and Client Service Engineer to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.

• Support multiple projects in coordinating with remote client-facing team in US, starting from project handover through complete delivery of the project as per the contract terms. Regularly meeting and corresponding with clients or outside personnel.
• Travel to the United States as required and requested to support assignments on projects and overall office needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering from an accredited program.

• Minimum of 0-2years of project management or engineering design experience

• A proven track record of managing big facility projects from the conceptual design phase through commissioning is a must. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

• Must be able to deal effectively with various industry, government and public personnel and contracts on project-related matters.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Must have an inquisitive nature and eagerness to learn new skills, technologies, and systems.

• Must be self-motivated and show initiative to continually improve upon the systems and processes used for managing projects.