Solar Section Manager - Project Controls

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Project Controls Section Manager in Missouri to lead the section and resources within the construction global practice. You will advance business strategy, develop high-performance teams, and promote the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission.

You will direct cost, schedule and earned value practices, manage staff loading and budgets, coordinate with regional offices, and partner with other power lines to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related field with 5 years of related experience.
• Experience may replace the degree requirement.
• Previous leadership or management experience is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills across all levels.
• Ability to influence, lead, and manage change.
• Strong project management skills and strategic perspective.
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Controls team; direct work assignments and performance reviews.
• Support career development and learning opportunities for resources.
• Maintain consistent Cost, Schedule and Earned Value practices throughout projects.
• Coordinate with regional offices and other Power Business Lines for efficiency.
• Ensure staffing levels meet project requirements and goals.
• Participate in project planning, estimating, cost control and scheduling.
• Oversee project execution within budget while addressing safety and quality.
• Communicate project status, risks, costs to stakeholders and manage risk plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Influence & Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

A Brief Overview

The Project Controls Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources within the construction global practice. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Project Controls Section Manager will lead the section in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.

What you will do

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

• Support career development and growth of the team, providing training and learning opportunities for Business Line resources.

• Maintain consistent Cost, Schedule and Earned Value practices through the project life cycle.

• Provide direction and guidance to support Regional Offices and Self Perform Entities alignment on Business Line practices and collaborate with other Power Business Lines to gain efficiency and consistency.

• Work alongside the Department Manager for profitable growth of the section; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.

• Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost, and establishing critical Construction and/or Self-Perform project objectives.

• Responsible for successful project execution and timely completion of projects within budget while providing expertise in multiple facets of projects including safety, quality, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.

• Lead communication between Engineering GP and Construction section.

• Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.

• Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

• Manage section budget and expenditure of funds.

• Review workload and monthly financial reports deliverables including project scheduling, budgeting, cash flow forecast, and project status reports.

• Communicate issues, project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and external stakeholders; manage internal/external risk mitigation communication plan.

• Manage communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and community relations on project-related matters.

• Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.

• Conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related degree from an accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management required.

• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.

• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.

• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.

• Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Construction Services

Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis

Other Locations US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261239

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB N/A