Construction Programs Section Manager

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

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Atlanta, GA seeks a Program Controls Section Manager to lead the section and drive profitable project performance. You will shape strategy, manage resources, and coordinate across construction and engineering groups to deliver program controls excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, with travel of up to 25% and a focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related degree from an accredited program.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferred.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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 workload 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.

Skills

Leadership

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Atlanta, GA seeks a Program Controls Section Manager to lead the section and drive profitable project performance. You will shape strategy, manage resources, and coordinate across construction and engineering groups to deliver program controls excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and communication skills, with travel of up to 25% and a focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction across projects.