Environmental Engineering Department Manager

Description

The Environmental Engineering Department Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of a department within a global practice and regional office. This includes supporting and executing business strategy for the responsible department, developing high-performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. This also includes representation of the department in development and alignment of national growth strategies and procedures for the Environmental Engineering Technical Service Area and the Environmental Services Division.

The Environmental Engineering Department Manager will lead the department in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service. Professional services and construction project types undertaken by the Environmental Engineering technical services area include general civil grading support, stormwater management, stream restoration, constructed wetlands, solid waste facilities (MSW, industrial, and CCR), coastal restoration, environmental remediation, coal combustion residuals, manufactured gas plants, mine reclamation and permitting, constructed wetland treatment systems, industrial water treatment, and multi-discipline capital projects involving facility development and expansions.

Project types span planning studies, design-bid-build, and design-build.

Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

Responsible for the profitable growth of the department; 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.

Navigating and managing change within the department.

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 workload, financial and other key results to global practice or regional management as applicable.

Work collaboratively with department managers across the global practices and in other regional offices to develop and execute strategy plans.

Manage project managers and section managers, if applicable.

Support business development activities performed within the department, including participating in go-no-go discussions and reviewing proposals and / or contracts.

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.

Responsible for diversity initiatives.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years of related professional experience in design and / or project management. Master's degree in an engineering field from an accredited program is preferred.

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 an expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Strong commitments to safety, quality and attention to detail are a must.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions and develop solutions under challenging conditions…