Section Manager - Environmental Studies (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with HFWA sick leave

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell's Environmental Studies Section Manager in Denver leads a dynamic team to deliver environmental studies projects, align with business strategy, and uphold safety and excellence. You will direct staff, manage budgets, and collaborate with BD, PMs, and proposals to win work.

The role emphasizes senior technical leadership in environmental assessments, permitting, and compliance, with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Geology, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of related professional experience required.
• Prior leadership and/or management experience preferred.
• Strong project management and strategic planning capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams while managing change effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to all levels of staff and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Commitment to Burns & McDonnell’s safety culture and core values.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction, coordination, and leadership to section staff.
• Assign and review work to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of team members.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain top talent to meet strategic and project needs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and foster employee engagement and growth.
• Promote Burns & McDonnell’s culture of collaboration, safety, and excellence.
• Manage the section’s financial performance, including budgets, billable goals, and profitability.
• Ensure staffing levels, workload, and assignments align with project requirements.
• Prepare and present workload and financial reports to practice or regional management.
• Achieve established performance targets and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Collaborate with business development managers, project managers, and proposal teams to secure new work.
• Support growth initiatives and implement regional and global strategies through presentations, networking, and proposal preparation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to promote repeat business and client satisfaction.
• Manage environmental projects from initiation to completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling and client communication.
• Review and approve project plans, reports, and technical deliverables for quality and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a senior technical lead for environmental assessments, permitting and compliance programs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts between engineering, construction and environmental teams.
• Interpret and apply local, state and federal environmental laws (e.g., NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA).
• Develop and oversee environmental and land use permit application plans. (preferred)
• Lead or support permitting efforts for air, water, waste, wetlands, endangered species, cultural resources, land use and construction (preferred).
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with all permit conditions.
• Implement and support company, global practice and regional initiatives.
• Manage change effectively while maintaining team engagement and morale.
• Interpret organizational goals and policies for staff and ensure alignment.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, standards, and safety programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Change management

Team motivation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Geology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Environmental Studies Section Manager provides managerial direction and leadership for the environmental studies section and its resources within a Burns & McDonnell global practice or regional office. This role is responsible for supporting and executing business strategy, developing high-performing teams, and promoting the company’s culture, values, and mission.

The Section Manager will lead the section in a dynamic and profitable manner, aligned with Burns & McDonnell’s core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety, and outstanding service.

• Provide direction, coordination, and leadership to section staff.

• Assign and review work to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of team members.

• Recruit, develop, train, and retain top talent to meet strategic and project needs.

• Conduct performance evaluations and foster employee engagement and growth.

• Promote Burns & McDonnell’s culture of collaboration, safety, and excellence.

• Manage the section’s financial performance, including budgets, billable goals, and profitability.

• Ensure staffing levels, workload, and assignments align with project requirements.

• Prepare and present workload and financial reports to practice or regional management.

• Achieve established performance targets and implement corrective actions when needed.

• Collaborate with business development managers, project managers, and proposal teams to secure new work.

• Support growth initiatives and implement regional and global strategies through presentations, networking, and proposal preparation.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to promote repeat business and client satisfaction.Manage environmental projects from initiation to completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling and client communication.

• Review and approve project plans, reports, and technical deliverables for quality and regulatory compliance.

• Serve as a senior technical lead for environmental assessments, permitting and compliance programs.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts between engineering, construction and environmental teams.Interpret and apply local, state and federal environmental laws (e.g., NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, CERCLA).

• Develop and oversee environmental and land use permit application plans. (preferred)

• Lead or support permitting efforts for air, water, waste, wetlands, endangered species, cultural resources, land use and construction (preferred).

• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with all permit conditions.Implement and support company, global practice and regional initiatives.

• Manage change effectively while maintaining team engagement and morale.

• Interpret organizational goals and policies for staff and ensure alignment.Ensure compliance with all company policies, standards, and safety programs.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Geology, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited program.

• Minimum 5 years of related professional experience required.

• Prior leadership and/or management experience preferred.

• Strong project management and strategic planning capabilities.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams while managing change effectively.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to all levels of staff and clients.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Commitment to Burns & McDonnell’s safety culture and core values.

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Compensation

$135,000.00-330,000.00 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. Burns & McDonnell’s PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, 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 Environmental

Primary Location US-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #ENS N/A