Jim Cardinal

About Jim Cardinal

U.S Air Force Veteran and LSU Alumni. I work for Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee owned engineering construction and consulting company. I serve the Electric Transmission & Distribution Industry supporting the engineering, procurement, and construction of power infrastructure.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   Burns & McDonnell

   Jan 2026 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Manage various multi-discipline transmission & distribution projects from scoping to completion while maintaining client relations. Activities include but are not limited to the following• Develop project proposals which include developing project scope, schedule, staffing and cost required to complete the project.• Communicate and coordinate day-to-day project activities with mutli-disciplined project teams, client, and others as needed to maintain project schedule.• Develop bid packages including specifications for equipment, construction, testing and any necessary subcontracts required to complete project.• Manage project profit and loss, secure continuous project work, and cross-sell BMcD services as needed to help clients achieve goals.• Responsible for project invoicing, reporting, and change management• Build, maintain, and grow project team to be prepared to support clients as needed. • Own safety of all team members supporting project• Support continuous development of team

Education

• Louisiana State University

  Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2015 — 2018

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate Degree, Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology

  2012 — 2014