Department Manager - Municipal Wastewater (Denver)

Description

• Organize projects and their proper staffing to assure guidelines for their successful execution are followed per company guidelines and standards.
• Mentor and inspire others, shaping the next generation of engineering leaders.
• Monitor financials for wastewater treatment projects with a focus on maintaining profitability through established metrics.
• Meet sales and profitability goals to be established through annual business planning.
• Own the performance management process for staff and conduct annual performance appraisals.
• Provide for growth of the department including recruitment, development and retention of staff.
• Advocating for safety within the group.
• Perform business development for the Denver wastewater treatment department.
• Serve as the technical advisor providing senior-level input and evaluation on projects in the region.
• Work with other Water Practice department managers to form a cohesive group with regards to staff utilization, project execution, and overall synergy.
• Monitor and manage the allocation of staff resources in order to meet or exceed time chargeability goals.
• Participate in annual business planning process.

Requirements

• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
• Bring exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills to lead project teams through complex challenges and dynamic schedules.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of related professional experience in design and/or project management required (a technical master’s degree could substitute one year of experience)
• Ability to execute projects in a manner to meet and exceed internal expectations for quality, schedule, labor/cost budgets, project profitability, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage change.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maximize profitability on projects.
• Must be expert in use of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to execute projects meeting or exceeding client expectations for quality, schedule and budget.
• Demonstrated supervision skills and personnel management skills to review work assignments and performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Ability to attract, hire, develop, and retain the best people into Burns & McDonnell.
• A Registered Professional Engineer strongly preferred.
• Bachelor Degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering or related degree from accredited program required.
• An established network of contacts in the Rocky Mountain region and demonstrated business development capabilities strongly preferred.
• Experience must include managing a wide variety of wastewater treatment engineering projects strongly preferred.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Attainment of billable time targets for staff.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance