Department Lead: Natural & Cultural Resources

Burns & McDonnell; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Natural & Cultural Resources Department Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team supporting infrastructure projects from planning through permitting. You will guide environmental and cultural resources studies, manage budgets, and drive client satisfaction across multiple sectors.

The role emphasizes strategic growth, technical excellence, and collaboration with other department leaders while upholding safety and QA/QC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field.
• 7 years of professional experience in design and/or project management.
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence, lead, and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance.
• Ensure profitable growth of the department; manage staffing to meet project needs.
• Protect, maintain, and grow client relationships for department success.
• Foster a seller/doer mindset to support opportunistic growth and client service.
• Implement and support programs; navigate change within the department.
• Provide expert technical guidance and design support to projects.
• Achieve targets for financial performance and manage the department budget.
• Prepare workload and monthly financial reports for management and project managers.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with business development and project teams on proposals.
• Support strategic growth across transportation, power, water, and other sectors.
• Foster collaboration among bioscientists, engineers, planners, and managers.
• Ensure QA/QC adherence and compliance with safety and EO initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Client relationship

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/geology/environmental science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Natural & Cultural Resources Department Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team supporting infrastructure projects from planning through permitting. You will guide environmental and cultural resources studies, manage budgets, and drive client satisfaction across multiple sectors.

The role emphasizes strategic growth, technical excellence, and collaboration with other department leaders while upholding safety and QA/QC standards.