Aviation & Federal Construction Section Lead

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Construction Section Manager for Aviation & Federal projects in the US. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance while delivering profitable growth.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of construction and project management experience, plus strong leadership and communication skills to influence change across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 5+ years of professional experience in construction and project management.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Ability to influence, lead change, and manage multiple projects.
• Strong project management and strategic planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Responsible for profitable growth of the section; matching staff levels to project requirements while maintaining billable goals.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost, and establishing project objectives.
• Ensure successful project execution within budget while providing expertise in safety, quality, procurement, and compliance.
• Lead communication between Engineering GP and Construction section.
• Manage budgets and monthly financial reporting including scheduling, budgeting, cash flow, and status reports.
• Recruit, develop, and retain staff; conduct performance evaluations and provide leadership and guidance.
• Enforce safety policies and QA/QC processes; ensure regulatory and client compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Staff management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

The Construction Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources within the construction global practice with primary focus on Aviation & Federal projects. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Construction 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.

• Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost, and establishing critical Construction and/or Self-Perform project objectives.

• Responsible for successful project execution and timely completion of projects within budget while providing expertise in multiple facets of projects including safety, quality, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.

• Lead communication between Engineering GP and Construction section.

• Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.

• Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

• Manage section budget and expenditure of funds.

• Review work load and monthly financial reports deliverables including project scheduling, budgeting, cash flow forecast, and project status reports.

• Communicate issues, project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and external stakeholders; manage internal/external risk mitigation communication plan.

• Manage communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and community relations on project-related matters.

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

• Conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.

• 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.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards .

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related degree from an accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in construction and project management required, 10 years of experience preferred.

• applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

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

• Travel expectation is 25%

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Construction Services

Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261664

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DS #CDB N/A