Burns & McDonnell

Department Manager - Stakeholder Management Solutions (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell$100K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related field; accredited program; 7 years of relevant professional experience in design/project management.
  • Proven leadership and management experience preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary; ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to positively influence and manage change within teams.
  • Strong project management skills with a strategic perspective required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

  • Assign work tasks and evaluate staff performance for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Lead recruitment, training, and retention initiatives for department staff.
  • Communicate organization's policies, goals, and objectives to team members.
  • Act as a technical advisor, providing senior-level insights on real estate and engagement deliverables.
  • Anticipate and resolve problems with creativity and mature judgment.
  • Define departmental goals, organize projects, and establish standards and guidelines.
  • Manage department budget and track expenditures for resources and training.

Benefits

  • Full-time position offering comprehensive involvement in department management.
  • Opportunity for leadership in developing client relationships and new business.
  • Leverage of industry trends to innovate service offerings.
  • Participation in sales and marketing to identify growth opportunities.
  • Chance to mentor junior professionals and guide their development.
  • Required travel enhances networking and collaboration with industry stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Description

This position is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the Stakeholder Management Solutions Department of the Environmental Services Global Practice at our World Headquarters in Kansas City. Specific areas of responsibility include the following, with other duties as assigned by senior management:
  • Assign work and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
  • Recruitment, development, training and retention of staff.
  • Interpret policies, purposes, and goals of organization to staff.
  • Serve as the technical advisor, provide senior-level input and evaluation on a variety of real estate and engagement deliverables.
  • Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
  • Determine departmental objectives and requirements, organize projects and develop standards and guidelines.
  • Prepare and monitor department budget and expenditure of funds for staff hours, supplies, training, and equipment.
  • Recommend changes in basic structure and organization of the department to ensure the effective fulfillment of objectives assigned to it.
  • Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
  • Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
  • Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
  • Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates.
  • Report project performance.
  • Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the Stakeholder Management Solutions practice.
  • Mentor and guide less experienced real estate and engagement professionals.
  • Work to assess opportunities to expand SMS services within the office and evaluate opportunities to cross-sell other services for other Global Practices.
  • Promote profitable and sound growth.
  • Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Identify and market services to clients and internal stakeholders to meet sales goals, profitability, and objectives for department.
  • Understand the direction and trends in technology and the right-of-way and public engagement industry for the service offerings in each respective market sector and provide guidance to staff to align our services with industry trends.
  • Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
  • Responsible for effective communication with other disciplines.
  • Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from accredited program and 7 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 Scientific

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263853

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-LS #ENS

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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