Burns & McDonnell · 2 days ago
Civil Engineering Section Manager - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a global leader in engineering and environmental services, seeking a Civil Engineering Section Manager to lead and manage their section. The role involves providing leadership, ensuring profitable growth, and overseeing the development and performance of high-performance teams while adhering to company values and policies.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
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 profitable growth of the section; 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; successfully navigating and managing change within the section
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 and monthly financial reports to global practice or regional management and applicable project managers
Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from accredited program and 5 years 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 proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred
Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
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