Civil Engineering Section Manager - Environmental Services

Overview

Description The Civil Engineering Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources within a global practice or regional office. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The 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.
• 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, 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.
• Collaborate with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.
• Recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff; conduct performance evaluations for department staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department; interpret the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
• Ensure overall QA/QC process adherence and enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Support diversity initiatives and perform 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 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management.
• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
• 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.
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

$- Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range is based on factors including education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package includes a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Our extensive benefits package includes insurance and disability, time off and wellness programs. Eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job:
Civil Engineering

Primary

Location:

US-IL-Downers Grove

Other Locations: US-MI-Detroit

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time

Req

Job Hire Type:
Experienced