Southcentral Energy Advisory Director - Strategy & Growth

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Stipend

Bonus program

Job summary

1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, is seeking a Director of Energy Advisory for the Southcentral Region based in Houston. This senior role leads regional strategy, talent development, and operational oversight of Energy Advisory services across Texas and the Southcentral U.S.

The Director will guide a high-performing consulting team, drive growth, and ensure delivery excellence while aligning with firm priorities and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related field from an accredited program and 13 years relevant consulting experience.
• Master's degree, MBA preferred.
• Excellent business acumen with proven success managing consulting engagements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly and efficiently interpret large data sets.
• Ability to uncover customer needs, develop recommendations and deliver them persuasively.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem solving skills.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Clear and effective communication to all levels of employees, management and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, managerial leadership, and operational oversight for Energy Advisory services in the Southeast region.
• Develop and execute regional Energy Advisory strategy aligned with firmwide objectives.
• Lead staffing, talent development, and performance reviews across multiple disciplines.
• Partner with managing directors and business line leaders to advance strategic initiatives.
• Support client relationships and regional engagement strategy; pursue new opportunities.
• Promote cross-collaboration with adjacent business lines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure delivery excellence and consistent delivery practices across regional engagements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business

Master's degree or MBA

Excellent business acumen

Strong analytical skills

Leadership and people development

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking and execution

Communication and presentation

Job description

1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, is seeking a Director of Energy Advisory for the Southcentral Region based in Houston. This senior role leads regional strategy, talent development, and operational oversight of Energy Advisory services across Texas and the Southcentral U.S.

The Director will guide a high-performing consulting team, drive growth, and ensure delivery excellence while aligning with firm priorities and client outcomes.