Section Manager - Environmental Studies; Denver

Description

The Environmental Studies Section Manager provides managerial direction and leadership for the environmental studies section and its resources within a Burns & McDonnell global practice or regional office. This role is responsible for supporting and executing business strategy, developing high-performing teams, and promoting the company’s culture, values, and mission.

The Section Manager will lead the section in a dynamic and profitable manner, aligned with Burns & McDonnell’s core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety, and outstanding service.

• Provide direction, coordination, and leadership to section staff.

• Assign and review work to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of team members.

• Recruit, develop, train, and retain top talent to meet strategic and project needs.

• Conduct performance evaluations and foster employee engagement and growth.

• Promote Burns & McDonnell’s culture of collaboration, safety, and excellence.

• Manage the section’s financial performance, including budgets, billable goals, and profitability.

• Ensure staffing levels, workload, and assignments align with project requirements.

• Prepare and present workload and financial reports to practice or regional management.

• Achieve established performance targets and implement corrective actions when needed.

• Collaborate with business development managers, project managers, and proposal teams to secure new work.

• Support growth initiatives and implement regional and global strategies through presentations, networking, and proposal preparation.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to promote repeat business and client satisfaction.
  
  Manage environmental projects from initiation to completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling and client communication.

• Review and approve project plans, reports, and technical deliverables for quality and regulatory compliance.

• Serve as a senior technical lead for environmental assessments, permitting and compliance programs.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts between engineering, construction and environmental teams.
  
  Interpret and apply local, state and federal environmental laws (e.g., NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA).

• Develop and oversee environmental and land use permit application plans. (preferred)

• Lead or support permitting efforts for air, water, waste, wetlands, endangered species, cultural resources, land use and construction (preferred).

• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with all permit conditions.
  
  Implement and support company, global practice and regional initiatives.

• Manage change effectively while maintaining team engagement and morale.

• Interpret organizational goals and policies for staff and ensure alignment.
  
  Ensure compliance with all company policies, standards, and safety programs.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Geology, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited program.

• Minimum 5 years of related professional experience required.

• Prior leadership and/or management experience preferred.

• Strong project management and strategic planning capabilities.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams while managing change effectively.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to all levels of staff and clients.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Commitment to Burns & McDonnell’s safety culture and core values.

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