DescriptionThe Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources within a global practice or regional office. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Section Manager will lead the section in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.
- Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
- Responsible for profitable growth of the section; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.
- Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.
- Provide expert level technical, design guidance and support.
- Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Manage department budget and expenditure of funds.
- Prepare and present work load and monthly financial reports to global practice or regional management and applicable project managers.
- Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.
- Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.
- Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
- Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
- Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
- Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management required.
- Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
- 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.
- Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
- Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
- Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Business Development/Sales
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations US-TX-Fort Worth, US-TX-Dallas
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 262962
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-STA #GFS
