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Natural & Cultural Resources Department Manager - Environmental Services

Job in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, 44301, USA
Listing for: Burns & McDonnell
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description

The Natural and Cultural Resources Department Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of a department 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 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.

+ 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 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; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.

+ Provide expert-level technical and design guidance and support.

+ Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

+ Manage department budget and expenditure of funds.

+ Prepare and present workload and monthly financial reports to global practice or regional management and applicable project managers.

+ 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 policies, purposes and goals of the organization to staff.

+ Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leaders, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.

+ Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.

+ Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

+ Responsible for diversity initiatives.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field from an accredited curriculum and 7 years of related professional experience in design and/or project management.

+ 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).

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental Planning

Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis

Other Locations US-OH-Akron, US-OH-Columbus

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #ENS N/A
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