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Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago

Environmental Engineering Department Manager

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a global practice in environmental engineering, and they are seeking an Environmental Engineering Department Manager. This role involves providing leadership and direction for the department, ensuring profitable growth, and managing various environmental engineering projects.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Responsible for the profitable growth of the department; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals

Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives

Navigating and managing change within the department

Provide expert-level technical, design guidance and support

Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance

Manage department budget and expenditure of funds

Prepare and present workload, financial and other key results to global practice or regional management as applicable

Work collaboratively with department managers across the global practices and in other regional offices to develop and execute strategy plans

Manage project managers and section managers, if applicable

Support business development activities performed within the department, including participating in go-no-go discussions and reviewing proposals and/or contracts

Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff

Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff

Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department

Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff

Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence

Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies

Responsible for diversity initiatives

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Project ManagementLeadershipEnvironmental RegulationsProfessional Engineer (PE)Microsoft OfficeChange ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years of related professional experience in design and/or project management

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

Strong commitments to safety, quality and attention to detail are a must

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions and develop solutions under challenging conditions and circumstances

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team framework

Up to 25% travel may be required for this position

Preferred

Master's degree in an engineering field from an accredited program

Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable

Knowledge of industry safety and environmental regulations is preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred

Experience managing coal combustion residual (CCR) projects, including Facility Evaluation Reports, civil closure designs, etc., is a plus

Experience in the design and management of mine reclamation, stream restoration, etc. projects is a plus

Experience managing environmental multi-disciplinary Design Build projects is a plus

Experience working with international resources preferred

Experience working with automating design practices is preferred

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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