Engineering Section Lead: Growth, Budget & People

Burns & McDonnell; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement program

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Minneapolis/St Paul seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a mechanical engineering group. You will direct staff assignments, review performance, ensure profitability, and drive department initiatives while maintaining billable goals.

The position requires a B.S. in mechanical engineering and 5+ years in design or project management, with strong communication and leadership skills. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program.
• 5+ years related professional experience in design and/or project management.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence, lead and manage change.
• Strong project management and strategic perspective.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to optimize staff utilization.
• Responsible for profitable growth of the section and meeting billable goals.
• Implement and support company programs and manage change within the section.
• Provide expert technical design guidance and support.
• Achieve targets and standards for financial performance.
• Manage department budget and expenditures.
• Prepare and present workload and monthly financial reports.
• Collaborate with business development, leads, PMs and proposals staff.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations for department staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
• Interpret policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
• Ensure QA/QC adherence and safety policy compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Minneapolis/St Paul seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a mechanical engineering group. You will direct staff assignments, review performance, ensure profitability, and drive department initiatives while maintaining billable goals.

The position requires a B.S. in mechanical engineering and 5+ years in design or project management, with strong communication and leadership skills. Travel up to 25% may be required.