Description

The Section Manager of Preconstruction Services is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources 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 Section Manager will lead the section in a dynamic and profitable 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.

• Assist the Director of T&D Construction in developing the division business plan and shaping the vision for our self-perform T&D construction services

• Promote a “Safety First” workplace culture and understanding of the Burns & McDonnell safety program

• Coordinate, manage, and supervise the work of subordinate preconstruction members, estimators and support staff

• Establish and maintain relationships with existing and new clients

• Lead the preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients

• Attend and participate in business meetings, industry events and conferences to promote Burns & McDonnell in the markets we serve

• Produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships

• Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project

• Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with senior management

• Provide clear scopes of work to all bidders and pre-qualify bidders

• Act as document reviewer and adviser for constructability and value analysis

• Ensure estimates are complete and reflect all that is required to build the project

• Organize and lead the transition meeting between the project execution team and the preconstruction team and coordinate

• 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 work load 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 evaluation 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.

• Responsible for diversity initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from accredited program.

• Minimum 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management.

• 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).

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 222448

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