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Flexible location available within the bank\'s footprint. Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility: The Senior Project Manager leads enterprise-level projects while owning and advancing the Bank ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Banking Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Banking Project Manager, you need expertise in project management methodologies, financial services knowledge, and a relevant degree or certification such as PMP or Prince2. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, and core banking systems is typically required. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities are essential soft skills for this role. These skills ensure successful delivery of complex banking projects, effective risk management, and alignment with organizational goals.

What are typical challenges faced by professionals working on banking projects, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals working on banking projects often encounter challenges such as navigating complex regulatory requirements, managing tight project timelines, and aligning diverse stakeholder interests. Staying current with industry regulations and fostering clear communication across departments are crucial for success. Collaboration with compliance teams and regular project status updates can help mitigate risks and keep the project on track. Additionally, adaptability and strong problem-solving skills are essential for handling unexpected changes or obstacles during the project lifecycle.

What is a Banking Project?

A Banking Project typically refers to a structured initiative within a bank or financial institution that aims to implement new systems, products, regulatory changes, or process improvements. These projects can range from launching new digital banking services to upgrading core banking systems or ensuring compliance with new financial regulations. Banking projects usually involve cross-functional teams and strict timelines, with a focus on improving efficiency, customer experience, or regulatory compliance. Project managers in banking must coordinate resources, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery of project goals. The complexity and scope of banking projects can vary based on institutional needs and market changes.
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Senior Project Manager - Mitigation Banking

Senior Project Manager - Mitigation Banking

Burns & McDonnell

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description

Description Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Environmental Services Global Practice in our Kansas City, MO office to support the continued growth of our National Mitigation Banking business line. This role will lead strategic planning and business development efforts across both existing and emerging markets while driving project origination and financial underwriting activities. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of mitigation banking projects, including site acquisition, entitlement and environmental permitting, as well as construction, implementation, and long-term management.
We are looking for a motivated, self-starting leader to help expand our mitigation banking portfolio. The successful candidate will be a true seller-doer with demonstrated experience originating, underwriting, and executing multiple concurrent projects. This individual will play a key role in building and developing high-performing teams through hiring, mentoring, and staff management, while also maintaining strong ownership of financial metrics and overall project performance.
This position requires a strong blend of technical, financial, and leadership capabilities, including experience with environmental permitting and mitigation requirements, restoration construction, and managing biological and financial performance criteria. The ideal candidate will be adept at overseeing project cash flow, ensuring efficient execution to meet underwriting requirements, maintaining schedules and budgets, and driving projects to successful outcomes. Additionally, this role involves negotiating with regulatory agencies, managing contracts and construction efforts, supporting marketing and business development initiatives, and leading projects through implementation, credit sales, interim oversight, and long-term stewardship.
Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm regularly ranked on FORTUNE's List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in numerous cities across the United States.
Join a well-established team with the opportunity for growth. This individual will enhance our existing mitigation banking team, and will focus on regional growth based on candidate qualifications and experience. The individual will be a team player who will also support expanding our environmental studies services and client base for the region in which they work.
The Project Manager will work within an integrated team within our Mitigation Banking business line in the Environmental Services Global Practice (division) to perform the following duties:
  • Financial underwriting and project origination.
  • Performing project management responsibilities for environmental mitigation projects.
  • Act as a technical resource for federal, state and local permitting practices and procedures.
  • Client and business development and networking.
  • Regularly interface with various agencies, clients and team members
  • Mentoring and generally working closely with junior level environmental staff
  • Assist with recruiting, development, and training of staff as the business line continues to grow.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a natural resources, planning or environmental permitting discipline from accredited program.
  • Minimum 10 years related professional experience in mitigation banking industry, including project financing, origination/acquisition, development, and completion, leading and growing teams in the field or office, coordinating staff, and/or project management.
  • Must demonstrate experience including the origination and completion at least eight projects (having played a critical roles spanning the full range of mitigation/conservation banks, In Lieu Fee programs, and/or Permittee Responsible Mitigation projects) over last 10 years
  • 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.
  • Candidates must possess strong project execution and interpersonal skills as well as a strategic perspective.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience with environmental permitting, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, state PUC permitting, county/municipal land use permitting, and siting/routing studies.
  • Experience with project management, environmental regulation and agency coordination (BLM, Forest Service, state agencies, county planning departments, etc) is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information and work effectively with various audiences (including finance professionals, public officials, agency representatives, property owners, internal and external clients, construction contractors, etc).
  • Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, or more as required.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Environmental
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations US-FL-Orlando, US-AZ-Phoenix, US-UT-Salt Lake City, US-NC-Charlotte, US-MI-Detroit, US-TX-Dallas
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 263135
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-GS #ENS N/A

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

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Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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