Section Manager - Water Construction

Description

• Lead in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost, and establishing critical Construction and/or Self-Perform project objectives.
• Responsible for accurate communication between WTR GP and CDB GP.
• Conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
• Champion employee development via training, mentoring and career-development opportunities
• Recruiting key project staff and retaining quality employees
• Responsible for maintaining Burns & McDonnell Safety program and the Live Safer culture
• Manage and present project issues, project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and external stakeholders; manage internal/external risk mitigation communication plan.
• Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Review workload and monthly financial reports deliverables including project scheduling, budgeting, cash flow forecast, and project status reports.
• Ensure quality and safety standards
• Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.
• Interpret policies, procedures, and goals of organization to staff
• Partner and support human resources related initiatives related to recruiting, training, retention and performance management
• Responsible for profitable growth of the section; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.
• Derive feedback from managing PMs and ensure proper feedback is given in a timely fashion
• Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.
• 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.
• Work closely with GLR Water Global Practice Manager and GLR CDB Global Practice Manager to develop business strategy, target clients and business lines, and effectively win and execute EPC/Design-Build work.
• Create and cultivate key relationships within target external client organizations and internal clients including global practices, regional office, world headquarters, human resources and executive leadership
• Develop, propose, and execute projects and/or programs.
• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Manage section budget and expenditure of funds.
• Manage communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and community relations on project-related matters.

Requirements

• 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.
• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or related degree from an accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management required or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.

Benefits

• On-the-job (OJT) Training

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance