Midwest Regional Construction Practice Leader

Burns & McDonnell; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Saint Louis, MO seeks a Construction Regional Global Practice Manager to lead growth and strategic development for the Midwest Region. The role drives market strategy, client engagement, and multidisciplinary project delivery in Construction, EPC, and Program Management sectors.

Reporting to the Midwest Region GM, the position emphasizes safety, quality, and financial performance while building a high-performing teams and partner network across regional and global practice

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, business or related degree from an accredited program and 10 years relevant consulting experience, preferably in the consulting engineering industry or project management required.
• 5 years’ experience of successful management of EPC or similar delivery model projects, including proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.
• Must have the ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of government, industry, private, and public contracts on project-related matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; ability to present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage project budgets and financial data; demonstrated success in budget, savings and/or profit margins in completed projects.
• Preferred project experience includes energy-related projects such as central utility plants, power generation, solar/renewable generation, power transmission, distribution, substations, and industrial and/or mission critical facilities.
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Represent and lead the Midwest Region Construction Practice.
• Identify key target clients and organize a focused sales approach strategy.
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain outstanding employee-owners.
• Manage a team and build a multidisciplinary group to deliver Construction, EPC, and Program Management services.
• Develop and administer budgets for marketing and client maintenance.
• Implement project execution safety, quality and financial controls.
• Develop long-term strategic plan for growth and sustainability of the Construction business.
• Lead strategy development, pre-sell projects, and manage proposals and negotiations.
• Ensure adherence to Burns & McDonnell Quality Control and Safety programs.
• Develop relationships with partners, JV partners, and subcontractors.
• Achieve sales, revenue and income goals and manage succession planning for the MWR Construction Organization.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support diversity initiatives.

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Saint Louis, MO seeks a Construction Regional Global Practice Manager to lead growth and strategic development for the Midwest Region. The role drives market strategy, client engagement, and multidisciplinary project delivery in Construction, EPC, and Program Management sectors.

Reporting to the Midwest Region GM, the position emphasizes safety, quality, and financial performance while building a high-performing teams and partner network across regional and global practice