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Burns & McDonnell · 4 hours ago

Section Manager - Environmental Engineering (Upper Midwest)

Sioux Falls, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $250K/yr

5+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Section Manager to help expand and deliver Environmental Engineering services across the Upper Midwest Region. The role involves developing new business, delivering high-quality projects, and guiding multidisciplinary teams while influencing strategy and supporting client development.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients across sectors including oil/gas/chemical, utility, industrial, and local government clients

Identify, pursue, and win environmental engineering opportunities that align with regional and national strategies

Lead proposal development, client interview preparation, and overall capture planning

Stay informed on market drivers, client needs, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in environmental engineering

Lead planning, design, permitting, and implementation of environmental engineering projects

Serve as the technical and strategic advisor for project teams, reviewing key deliverables and guiding technical approaches

Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and quality to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations

Provide day-to-day leadership for multidisciplinary internal teams and subcontractors

Commit to safety being the number one priority and follow Burns & McDonnell’s Live Safer approach

Mentor project engineers and emerging PMs through coaching, work direction, and knowledge sharing

Manage project financials, including fee development, forecasting, margin performance, and risk management

Contribute to annual sales planning and business strategy for the Environmental Engineering practice

Qualification

Environmental EngineeringClient EngagementProject ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE)Business DevelopmentCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil or Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Minimum 5 years of related professional experience

Demonstrated experience with environmental engineering projects for oil/gas/chemical, utility, industrial, or municipal clients

Understanding of regional permitting frameworks, environmental regulations, and compliance programs

Strong skills in client engagement, project delivery, and multidisciplinary team leadership

Exceptional communication, coordination, and problem-solving capabilities

Proven business development track record, including client and regulatory agency relationships within the Upper Midwest region

Experience directing environmental consulting teams or collaborating with construction groups

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Experience leading environmental engineering projects across markets

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability

Time off and wellness programs

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

H1B Sponsorship

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