Section Manager Construction - California (T&D)

Burns & Mcdonnell

Multinational design‑build firm delivering critical infrastructure through engineering, architecture and construction.

Lead construction section, manage staff, budgets, projects, and client relations.

10 days ago ago

$155,000 - $400,000

Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

Walnut Creek, CA

Onsite

Company Size

13,500 Employees

Service Specialisms

Engineering

Construction Services

Project Management

Consulting

Architecture

Design

Technical Services

Turnkey

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial, Retail & Institutional

Environmental

Government & Military

Manufacturing & Industrial

Mining & Minerals

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Power

Role

What you would be doing

team leadership

budget management

project planning

safety compliance

quality assurance

stakeholder communication

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.
Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.
Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost, and establishing critical Construction and/or Self-Perform project objectives.
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.
Manage section budget and expenditure of funds.
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
Conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.
Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
Responsible for successful project execution and timely completion of projects within budget while providing expertise in multiple facets of projects including safety, quality, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project controls, and public/community relations.
Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.
Complies with all policies and standards
Review work load 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.
Lead communication between Engineering GP and Construction section.
Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
Manage communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and community relations on project-related matters.

What you bring

bachelor degree

5 years

project management

leadership