National Mechanical Lead & Growth Architect

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a senior leader to head the OSEP Mechanical discipline nationwide, directing major programs, guiding delivery practices, and aligning with corporate objectives. The role requires building a high-performance mechanical leadership pipeline across offices and driving continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will coordinate across teams, mentor engineers, and develop market-differentiating solutions to strengthen the firm’s competitive position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 7 years related professional experience and demonstrated leadership across major projects/programs/clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence, lead, and develop the organization.
• Professional Engineer license is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct most significant programs and drive best delivery practices leveraging collaboration across the discipline.
• Organize, lead, and inspire collaboration across all OSEP Mechanical teams.
• Recruit, hire, and develop mechanical capability expectations and leadership throughout OSEP.
• Develop market-differentiating solutions that drive project value and competitiveness.
• Expand delivery practices and benchmark cost improvements through high-value centers and automation.
• Serve with the OSEP leadership team to interpret corporate policies and goals.
• Recommend changes in department structure to fulfill objectives.
• Facilitate OSEP Mechanical resources meetings for cost-efficient staff utilization.
• Develop department-wide training and capability development.
• Coordinate with GFS Mechanical Leads for overall team synergy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

PE License

Mechanical Eng

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a senior leader to head the OSEP Mechanical discipline nationwide, directing major programs, guiding delivery practices, and aligning with corporate objectives. The role requires building a high-performance mechanical leadership pipeline across offices and driving continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will coordinate across teams, mentor engineers, and develop market-differentiating solutions to strengthen the firm’s competitive position.