Civil Structural Assistant Department Manager (Midwest Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Akron, OH seeks a leader to direct civil and structural engineers in the Ohio region, while contributing to design and project management. You will recruit, train, and mentor staff, drive safety, and coordinate cross-team initiatives to optimize staffing and client delivery.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and robust project management skills, with a focus on ownership culture and staff development in a 100% employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related field with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Leadership and/or management experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to influence, lead, and manage change effectively.
• Strong project management skills and strategic perspective.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial direction and leadership of civil and structural engineers in the Ohio region Civil Structural department.
• Coordinate team and mentor assignments with department managers, PMs, and engineers for efficient staffing.
• Review performance and conduct development meetings; identify training needs and support programs.
• Collaborate with other departments on training and client development; assist with proposals.
• Foster a healthy owner culture, conflict resolution, work-life balance, and community engagement.
• Help develop business initiatives to improve profitability and efficiency; support productivity goals.
• Approve timecards and monitor billable time to meet targets.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Change management

Time management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of civil and structural engineers within the Ohio region Civil Structural department. This position is in addition to normal civil structural design engineering duties. Specific areas of responsibility include the following, with other duties as assigned by department management and senior management:

• Advocating for safety within the department.

• Recruiting, developing, training, and retaining civil and structural engineers.

• Demonstrating creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.

• Coordinating team and mentor assignments of engineers with department managers, project managers, and project engineers for the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

• Reviewing employee performance and conducting development meetings (90-day and annual performance appraisals, mid-year reviews, coaching sessions, performance improvement, etc.). Identifying training needs for engineers and supporting/developing training programs for the department.

• Collaborating with other departments on shared training.

• Assisting with the development of new clients and maintenance of existing clients.

• Assisting with developing and reviewing proposals.

• Responsible for fostering a healthy and vibrant employee-owner culture within the team through the leverage of sound team-building practices, the promotion and administration of effective conflict resolution, the promotion of ownership mentality, a healthy work-life balance, and community engagement.

• Assisting the Department Management team to develop business initiatives to improve profitability and/or efficiencies.

• Providing input into areas of concern and direction to enhance the achievement of productivity goals, budgets, and quality.

• Interpreting policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to staff.

• Approving timecards and monitoring that billable time goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or a related degree from an accredited program and 5 years of related professional experience in design and/or project management required.

• 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).

Compensation

$105,000.00-190,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Project Management

Primary Location

US-OH-Akron

Other Locations

US-OH-Columbus

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID

265063

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D