Section Manager - Environmental Engineering (Upper Midwest)

About the role

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Section Manager to help expand and deliver Environmental Engineering services across the Upper Midwest Region. The ideal candidate will lead the development of new business, deliver high-quality environmental engineering projects, and guide multidisciplinary teams.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration (preferred).
• Experience leading environmental engineering projects across markets.
• 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.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position is $90,000.00 - $250,000.00 annually. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package includes insurance and disability, time off and wellness programs, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.