Section Manager - Environmental Engineering; Upper Midwest

Section Manager - Environmental Engineering (Upper Midwest)

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Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Section Manager to help expand and deliver Environmental Engineering services across the Upper Midwest Region. As a Section Manager, you will be a key leader in developing new business, delivering high‑quality environmental engineering projects, and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients across sectors including oil/gas/chemical, utility, industrial, and local government.
• Identify, pursue, and win environmental engineering opportunities that align with regional and national strategies.
• Lead proposal development, client interview preparation, and overall capture planning.
• Stay informed on market drivers, client needs, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in environmental engineering.
• Lead planning, design, permitting, and implementation of environmental engineering projects.
• Serve as the technical and strategic advisor for project teams, reviewing key deliverables and guiding technical approaches.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and quality to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership for multidisciplinary internal teams and subcontractors.
• Commit to safety being the number one priority and follow Burns & McDonnell’s Live Safer approach.
• Mentor project engineers and emerging PMs through coaching, work direction, and knowledge sharing.
• Manage project financials, including fee development, forecasting, margin performance, and risk management.
• Contribute to annual sales planning and business strategy for the Environmental Engineering practice.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil or Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of related professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with environmental engineering projects for oil/gas/chemical, utility, industrial, or municipal clients.
• Understanding of regional permitting frameworks, environmental regulations, and compliance programs.
• Strong skills in client engagement, project delivery, and multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Exceptional communication, coordination, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration (preferred).
• Proven business development track record, including client and regulatory agency relationships within the Upper Midwest region.
• Experience directing environmental consulting teams or collaborating with construction groups.

$90,000.00 –  yearly. The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, 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.

Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disability, Veterans, and other protected categories are respected.

Primary

Location:

US–MN–Minneapolis / St. Paul
Other Locations: US–SD–Sioux Falls

Schedule:

Full‑time
Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the time
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