Construction Section Manager - Federal (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is hiring a Construction Section Manager to provide strategic leadership for the construction global practice. This role focuses on directing the section, developing high-performance teams, and advancing the company’s values of safety, integrity, and client satisfaction.

A strong background in project management and leadership is required, with travel up to 25% across locations including US-GA-Atlanta and other sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related field, with 5 years related professional experience; 10 years preferred.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to present complex information.
• Travel up to 25%.

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; 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

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in engineering/architecture/construction

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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. 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.

Description

The Construction Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources within the construction global practice. 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.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related degree from an accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in construction and/or project management required, 10 years of experience is strongly 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 expectations is 25%

Compensation

$220,000.00-340,000.00 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

Construction Services

Primary Location

US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations

US-GA-Atlanta, US-CA-Brea, US-IL-Chicago

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID:

261492

Job Hire Type

Experienced #CDB N/A