Burns & McDonnell

Construction Section Manager - Facilities (Southeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or similar field with 5 years of related experience.
  • Experience in design and/or project management is essential; degree may be substituted with applicable experience.
  • Leadership and management experience preferred, indicating a higher level of responsibility.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary for conveying complex information clearly.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage change effectively under dynamic conditions is crucial.
  • Strong project management capabilities with a strategic outlook are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and direct coordination of team assignments for effective resource utilization.
  • Ensure profitable growth by aligning staffing with project needs while meeting billable goals.
  • Participate in project planning and execution to establish critical objectives and schedules.
  • Guarantee successful and timely project completion within budget, focusing on quality and safety.
  • Facilitate effective communication between engineering and construction sections to streamline operations.
  • Support and navigate change within the section in alignment with corporate initiatives.
  • Continuous monitoring of financial performance and managing section budgets effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Emphasis on a culture focused on core values of safety, integrity, and commitment to client satisfaction.
  • Support for internal mobility and growth within the organization.
  • Collaboration with a high-performance team across diverse, impactful projects.
Full Job Description
Description

The Construction Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources within the construction global practice with primary focus on Manufacturing (Aerospace & Industrial and Food & Beverage) projects. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Construction 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.
  • Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost, and establishing critical Construction and/or Self-Perform project objectives.
  • Responsible for successful project execution and timely completion of projects within budget while providing expertise in multiple facets of projects including safety, quality, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.
  • Lead communication between Engineering GP and Construction section.
  • Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.
  • Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Manage section budget and expenditure of funds.
  • Review work load and monthly financial reports deliverables including project scheduling, budgeting, cash flow forecast, and project status reports.
  • Communicate issues, project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and external stakeholders; manage internal/external risk mitigation communication plan.
  • Manage communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and community relations on project-related matters.
  • Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.
  • Conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
  • 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 Degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related degree from an accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management.
  • Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • 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 Construction Services

Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 262433

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #CDB N/A

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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