Section Manager - Natural & Cultural Resources (Boise)

About the role

The Burns & McDonnell Boise office is seeking to hire a Section Manager of Natural and Cultural Resources within our Environmental Services Global Practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of professionals in the performance of environmental studies and surveys, technical reporting, and local, state, and federal permitting to support multi-disciplined projects in a variety of locations throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
• Support and execute business strategy, develop high performance teams, and promote the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission.
• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Ensure 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 navigate and manage 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.
• Collaborate with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations for section staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the section.
• Interpret the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree (environmental studies, biology, geology, etc.) from accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management required.
• Master's degree in environmental studies, biology, geology, engineering, or related degree preferred.
• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
• 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.

Prior Experience

• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Expertise in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans