Project Director Jobs in Missouri
Project Director jobs in Missouri are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in healthcare, infrastructure, and information technology sectors and openings at every level from senior program manager to executive project director. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor most of the hiring, with Columbia growing as a secondary hub, and employers like BJC HealthCare, Cerner (Oracle Health), and Burns & McDonnell regularly seek experienced project directors. The most in-demand specialties are healthcare IT implementation, large-scale construction and engineering programs, and enterprise technology transformation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
At 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, our Energy Advisory department helps clients navigate the evolving energy landscape with confidence. Our team brings together expertise across Power & Fuels, Renewables, Power Markets, and Utility Finance to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions for utilities, developers, and investors. We combine deep engineering expertise with commercial, financial, market, and regulatory insight to help clients plan, develop, evaluate, and manage energy investments across the asset lifecycle.
We are seeking a Project Management Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for project delivery across the Energy Advisory department. This senior leadership role is responsible for leading and developing Energy Advisory project managers, advancing consistent project management practices, overseeing portfolio performance, and supporting the successful delivery of complex advisory engagements.
The Project Management Director will work closely with Energy Advisory managing directors, business line leaders, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen project execution and financial performance across the department. This role will reinforce Burns & McDonnell’s core values of client satisfaction, integrity, commitment, safety, and outstanding service.
What You’ll Do
As the Project Management Director, you will lead the project management function across the Energy Advisory department. You will directly manage and develop Energy Advisory project managers while providing oversight of project delivery, resource coordination, financial performance, quality, and operational consistency across the department’s portfolio.
You will collaborate with Energy Advisory leadership and project teams to ensure projects are effectively planned, managed, and delivered in alignment with client expectations and organizational objectives. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide leadership and direction to the Energy Advisory project management team, ensuring efficient and cost‑effective utilization of staff.
- Recruit, hire, develop, and retain high‑performing employee‑owners supporting Energy Advisory engagements.
- Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports and selected department staff, providing clear feedback and professional development guidance.
- Interpret and communicate organizational goals, policies, and priorities to department personnel.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement aligned with Burns & McDonnell values.
Project & Resource Management
- Lead the development and execution of Project Management strategic initiatives supporting Energy Advisory programs and portfolios.
- Oversee delivery of complex, multidisciplinary Energy Advisory engagements across the department’s service areas.
- Guide the development and use of project management tools, workflows, and standards to improve consistency and efficiency across the Energy Advisory department.
- Provide oversight of quality control processes and ensure adherence to the Burns & McDonnell Quality Control program in collaboration with the project delivery managers .
- Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies across all project management activities.
- Support alignment across regional offices related to project management development, quality, and resource coordination.
Strategic & Operational Execution
- Provide direct oversight and management of project management budgets, including expenditure of funds and financial performance.
- Achieve stated financial targets for Energy Advisory engagements, including revenue, margin, and utilization goals.
- Present monthly financial reporting to leadership, including revenue forecasts and portfolio performance metrics.
- Collaborate with leadership to implement firmwide initiatives and drive continuous operational improvement.
- Support integration of project management best practices across Energy Advisory teams.
- Development and oversight of project management onboarding and development plans for project managers within the department.
Business Development & Client Engagement
- Provide direction and support for business development efforts related to Energy Advisory, including identification and vetting of prospective clients and engagements.
- Lead and support project‑related business development activities aligned with Energy Advisory services.
- Apply deep expertise in client development to support proposal development, pursuit strategy, and contract negotiations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with energy and utility clients to support long‑term advisory partnerships and repeat engagements.
- Support strategies for cross‑selling engineering, planning, and advisory services across Burns & McDonnell and 1898 & Co.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Significant experience leading project management, project delivery, or operations within a consulting, engineering, advisory, professional services, utility, energy, or infrastructure organization.
- Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and mentoring project managers, including establishing performance expectations, providing coaching and feedback, and supporting career development.
- Experience overseeing a portfolio of complex, multidisciplinary consulting or professional services engagements, with accountability for consistent project execution and overall portfolio performance.
- Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, resource planning, risk management, quality, contracting, change management, and client communication.
- Demonstrated experience managing and improving project financial performance, including revenue, margin, backlog, forecasting, utilization, and cash management.
- Experience establishing, implementing, and continuously improving project management processes, tools, standards, and performance metrics across multiple teams or service areas.
- Proven ability to identify and address project delivery risks, resolve complex project issues, and provide leadership support to project managers on challenging engagements.
- Experience working within the energy or utility industry, with familiarity across one or more areas such as power generation, renewable energy, power markets, utility finance, asset advisory, or related energy consulting services.
- Ability to work effectively across technical disciplines, business lines, regional offices, and leadership teams to align resources and strengthen project execution.
- Strong business and commercial judgment, including experience supporting proposal development, project execution strategies, fee development, contract negotiations, and client engagement.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence teams and senior stakeholders while balancing project, client, financial, and organizational priorities.
- Demonstrated commitment to building a strong project management culture through accountability, collaboration, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and development of future project management leaders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related degree from an accredited program and 13 years relevant consulting experience, preferably in the engineering or construction industry or project management, required.
- Expert experience in client and business development.
- Expert experience in managing projects, which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.
- Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated success as to budget, savings and/or profit margins in completed projects.
- Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage.
- Excellent planning and analytical skills.
- 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.
- Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
About 1898 & Co. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.
Req ID: 265227
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #E98 N/A
Description
At 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, our Energy Advisory department helps clients navigate the evolving energy landscape with confidence. Our team brings together expertise across Power & Fuels, Renewables, Power Markets, and Utility Finance to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions for utilities, developers, and investors. We combine deep engineering expertise with commercial, financial, market, and regulatory insight to help clients plan, develop, evaluate, and manage energy investments across the asset lifecycle.
We are seeking a Project Management Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for project delivery across the Energy Advisory department. This senior leadership role is responsible for leading and developing Energy Advisory project managers, advancing consistent project management practices, overseeing portfolio performance, and supporting the successful delivery of complex advisory engagements.
The Project Management Director will work closely with Energy Advisory managing directors, business line leaders, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen project execution and financial performance across the department. This role will reinforce Burns & McDonnell’s core values of client satisfaction, integrity, commitment, safety, and outstanding service.
What You’ll Do
As the Project Management Director, you will lead the project management function across the Energy Advisory department. You will directly manage and develop Energy Advisory project managers while providing oversight of project delivery, resource coordination, financial performance, quality, and operational consistency across the department’s portfolio.
You will collaborate with Energy Advisory leadership and project teams to ensure projects are effectively planned, managed, and delivered in alignment with client expectations and organizational objectives. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide leadership and direction to the Energy Advisory project management team, ensuring efficient and cost‑effective utilization of staff.
- Recruit, hire, develop, and retain high‑performing employee‑owners supporting Energy Advisory engagements.
- Conduct performance evaluations for direct reports and selected department staff, providing clear feedback and professional development guidance.
- Interpret and communicate organizational goals, policies, and priorities to department personnel.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement aligned with Burns & McDonnell values.
Project & Resource Management
- Lead the development and execution of Project Management strategic initiatives supporting Energy Advisory programs and portfolios.
- Oversee delivery of complex, multidisciplinary Energy Advisory engagements across the department’s service areas.
- Guide the development and use of project management tools, workflows, and standards to improve consistency and efficiency across the Energy Advisory department.
- Provide oversight of quality control processes and ensure adherence to the Burns & McDonnell Quality Control program in collaboration with the project delivery managers .
- Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies across all project management activities.
- Support alignment across regional offices related to project management development, quality, and resource coordination.
Strategic & Operational Execution
- Provide direct oversight and management of project management budgets, including expenditure of funds and financial performance.
- Achieve stated financial targets for Energy Advisory engagements, including revenue, margin, and utilization goals.
- Present monthly financial reporting to leadership, including revenue forecasts and portfolio performance metrics.
- Collaborate with leadership to implement firmwide initiatives and drive continuous operational improvement.
- Support integration of project management best practices across Energy Advisory teams.
- Development and oversight of project management onboarding and development plans for project managers within the department.
Business Development & Client Engagement
- Provide direction and support for business development efforts related to Energy Advisory, including identification and vetting of prospective clients and engagements.
- Lead and support project‑related business development activities aligned with Energy Advisory services.
- Apply deep expertise in client development to support proposal development, pursuit strategy, and contract negotiations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with energy and utility clients to support long‑term advisory partnerships and repeat engagements.
- Support strategies for cross‑selling engineering, planning, and advisory services across Burns & McDonnell and 1898 & Co.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Significant experience leading project management, project delivery, or operations within a consulting, engineering, advisory, professional services, utility, energy, or infrastructure organization.
- Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and mentoring project managers, including establishing performance expectations, providing coaching and feedback, and supporting career development.
- Experience overseeing a portfolio of complex, multidisciplinary consulting or professional services engagements, with accountability for consistent project execution and overall portfolio performance.
- Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, budget, resource planning, risk management, quality, contracting, change management, and client communication.
- Demonstrated experience managing and improving project financial performance, including revenue, margin, backlog, forecasting, utilization, and cash management.
- Experience establishing, implementing, and continuously improving project management processes, tools, standards, and performance metrics across multiple teams or service areas.
- Proven ability to identify and address project delivery risks, resolve complex project issues, and provide leadership support to project managers on challenging engagements.
- Experience working within the energy or utility industry, with familiarity across one or more areas such as power generation, renewable energy, power markets, utility finance, asset advisory, or related energy consulting services.
- Ability to work effectively across technical disciplines, business lines, regional offices, and leadership teams to align resources and strengthen project execution.
- Strong business and commercial judgment, including experience supporting proposal development, project execution strategies, fee development, contract negotiations, and client engagement.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence teams and senior stakeholders while balancing project, client, financial, and organizational priorities.
- Demonstrated commitment to building a strong project management culture through accountability, collaboration, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and development of future project management leaders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related degree from an accredited program and 13 years relevant consulting experience, preferably in the engineering or construction industry or project management, required.
- Expert experience in client and business development.
- Expert experience in managing projects, which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.
- Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated success as to budget, savings and/or profit margins in completed projects.
- Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage.
- Excellent planning and analytical skills.
- 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.
- Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
About 1898 & Co. 1898 & Co. is a business, technology and security solutions consultancy where experience and foresight come together to unlock lasting advancements. We innovate today to fuel our clients’ future growth, catalyzing insights that drive smarter decisions, improve performance and maximize value. As part of Burns & McDonnell, we draw on more than 120 years of deep and broad experience in complex industries as we envision and enable the future for our clients.
Req ID: 265227
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #E98 N/A
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project director jobs across Missouri.
- PMP or PgMP certification issued by the Project Management Institute strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, healthcare administration, or a related field required
- Ten or more years of progressive project management experience including team leadership
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and cross-functional stakeholder groups
- Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies relevant to Missouri industry sectors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive reporting and client-facing presentations
Project Director Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project director in Missouri?
Most project directors in Missouri reach the role by combining a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with years of progressively senior project management experience, then earning the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute. Missouri does not require a state-issued license to work as a project director, but PMP or PgMP certification is treated as a de facto credential by major Missouri employers in healthcare, engineering, and technology. Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams is essential.
How much do project directors make in Missouri?
Project directors in Missouri earn a median of about $94,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,660 for the lowest 10% to over $157,650 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project directors in Missouri?
Missouri project director roles are posted by Cushman & Wakefield, CRB, and AECOM and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's mix of large healthcare systems, engineering firms, and enterprise technology companies means openings are distributed across multiple industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which Missouri cities have the most project director jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Creve Coeur lead Missouri for project director openings. Kansas City drives the largest share of postings because of its concentration of engineering firms, healthcare systems, and corporate headquarters, while St. Louis contributes heavily through its anchor institutions in healthcare IT and financial services, and smaller markets like Columbia reflect growing demand tied to university-affiliated health systems and state agency programs.
Are there remote project director jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than many senior roles, because project directors often work in a coordination and oversight capacity that translates well to remote or hybrid arrangements. About 25% of project director openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed their stakeholders tend to be. Strategic planning, reporting, and vendor management are the functions most likely to be performed remotely, while milestone reviews and team leadership often still require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a project director in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building toward a project coordinator or project manager role first, then advancing. Missouri employers like BJC HealthCare, the Missouri Department of Transportation, and large construction and engineering firms regularly hire junior project professionals into coordinator or associate PM roles that feed into director tracks over time. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential from the Project Management Institute gives candidates without years of experience a recognized credential to lead with, and moving laterally from operations, clinical coordination, or IT roles is a well-established route at Missouri's major institutions.
Where can I find and apply to project director jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to project director jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across healthcare, engineering, technology, and other sectors. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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