Burns & McDonnell

Branch Office Manager (Omaha)

Burns & McDonnell • $110K — $130K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, science, or related field; 13 years of management experience, including 5 years managing a multi-disciplinary office.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to meet financial targets and manage business development efforts effectively.
  • Ability to apply extensive knowledge to a variety of assignments and challenges.
  • Prior consulting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the overall managerial direction of the Omaha Branch office.
  • Drive profitable growth and meet financial performance targets.
  • Manage office financials to ensure positive net returns.
  • Oversee work assignments and office-wide performance to optimize staff utilization.
  • Lead sales and marketing initiatives, including proposals and contract negotiations.
  • Provide technical guidance and senior-level project evaluation.
  • Conduct go/no-go project evaluations and contribute to risk assessments.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities and support in recruitment.
  • Commitment to quality and safety through established company programs.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering problem resolution and employee engagement.
Full Job Description
Description

The Omaha Branch Office Manager will be responsible for the overall office success, including: sales, business plan development, and growth plan for the office. This position will manage the development and implementation of objectives, programs, procedures and initiatives for the office. The Branch Office Manager will successfully manage the financial results, oversee project management, cost control and client satisfaction.
  • Responsible for the managerial direction of the Omaha Branch office.
  • Ensure profitable and sound growth. Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Manages the office financials to generate a positive net return.
  • Manages office wide billability and utilization goals, which includes managing work assignments and reviewing performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
  • Champion sales and marketing activities. Identify opportunities and manage team efforts for submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiation and related activities.
  • Serves as the technical advisor and provides senior-level input and evaluation on projects.
  • Lead go/no-go evaluations, ensure establishment of project work plans and review fee estimates. Participates in project risk reviews as needed.
  • Provides counsel, assistance, and problem-resolution to office employees guided by company's policies.
  • Responsible for development and retention of managers and staff. Interpret policies, purposes, and goals of organization to staff.
  • Ensure quality and safety standards. Adhere to Burns & McDonnell Quality Control program. Responsible for maintaining the Burns & McDonnell Safety program.
  • Provide professional support in recruitment and assist in all human resources related matters.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, science or related field from an accredited curriculum; and 13 years related management experience, including 5 or more years managing an office with multiple technical disciplines is required.
  • Master's degree is preferred.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet financial goals, project management, business development, sales and marketing, recruitment and retention of staff.
  • Ability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
  • Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
  • Previous consulting experience preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-NE-Omaha

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 250183

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-LS #TRN

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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