Section Manager - Safety

About the role

The Section Manager - Safety is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources within the construction global practice. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute business strategy
• Develop high performance teams
• Promote Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission
• Lead the section in a dynamic and profitable manner
• Ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff
• Profitable growth of the section
• Ensure staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost, and establishing critical project objectives
• Successful project execution and timely completion of projects within budget
• Provide expertise in multiple facets of projects including safety, quality, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations
• Lead communication between Engineering GP and Construction section
• Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives
• Manage section budget and expenditure of funds
• Review workload and monthly financial reports deliverables including project scheduling, budgeting, cash flow forecast, and project status reports
• Communicate issues, project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and external stakeholders
• Manage internal/external risk mitigation communication plan
• Manage communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and community relations on project-related matters
• Collaborate with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff
• Conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain staff
• Conduct performance evaluations for department staff
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department
• Interpret the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff
• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in safety, engineering, architecture, construction, or related degree from an accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management required
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• 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

Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits

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

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25% of the Time

Req ID

262188

Job Hire Type

Experienced

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