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Section Manager - Transmission (Chicago)
Section Manager - Transmission (Chicago)-March 2024
Chicago
Mar 28, 2026
About Section Manager - Transmission (Chicago)

  Description

  The Section Manager 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.

  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.

  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 the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.

  Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.

  Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.

  Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.

  Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.

  Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.

  Responsible for diversity initiatives.

  Performs other duties as assigned

  Complies with all policies and standards

  Qualifications

  Bachelor Degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management Required

  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-IL-Chicago

  Schedule: Full-time

  Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

  Req ID: 240304 Job Hire Type Experienced

  #LI-EF #T&D

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