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Burns & McDonnell Department Manager – Environmental & Regulatory Compliance (Kansas City) in Kansas City, Missouri
Description The Department Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of a department within a global practice or regional office. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Department Manager will lead the department in a dynamic, profitable and growth-oriented manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.
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 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; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.
Provide expert level technical, regulatory and project execution guidance and support.
Partner with global practice and corporate innovation teams to integrate artificial intelligence and digital solutions into service offerings to enhance value and competitive advantage.
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.
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 policies, purposes and goals of the organization to staff.
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 overall QA/QC process adherence.
Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction, soils, fisheries and wildlife, environmental studies or related degree from accredited program and 7 years related professional experience in design and/or project management required.
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 Environmental Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 261716
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-LS #ENS N/A