Section Manager - Safety & Health, Transmission & Distribution (Kansas City)

The Construction Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources within the construction global practice. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Construction 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.

What you will do:

• 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.

• Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost, and establishing 

  critical Construction and/or Self-Perform project objectives.

• 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.

• Lead communication between Engineering GP and Construction section.

• Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office 

  programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the 

  section.

• Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Manage section budget and expenditure of funds.

• 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.

• Manage communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and 

  community relations on project-related matters.

• Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line 

  leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work 

  for staff.

• Conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as 

  required.

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, safety management, construction management, engineering, or a related field and 5 years years of progressive safety, health, or construction experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, utility, EPC, self-perform, program management, or construction management operation required.
• Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
• Five or more years of leadership experience managing safety professionals, field personnel, or multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects, clients, business units, or geographic regions preferred.
• 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).
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or comparable professional safety credential, CSP or CUSP preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state safety requirements applicable to electric power transmission, distribution, substation, and construction operations.
• Experience supporting one or more T&D delivery models, including EPC, self perform construction, program management, construction management, owner's representative, or advisory services.
• Demonstrated success serving as a trusted advisor to national, regional, subsidiary, operational, and client leadership while translating T&D Safety strategy into business objectives, operational priorities, and measurable performance outcomes across a national portfolio of projects and operations.
• Experience developing and presenting internal and client-facing safety deliverables, including plans, reports, dashboards, executive summaries, risk assessments, proposals, and lessons learned.
• Experience analyzing safety performance trends, leading and lagging indicators, organizational risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ability to assess serious injury and fatality (SIF) potential, electrical hazards, hazardous energy exposures, work-planning effectiveness, and other high-risk construction activities.
• Experience developing and improving safety management systems, governance frameworks, operational controls, assurance programs, incident learning processes, and performance measurement systems.
• Experience leading audits, field assessments, project reviews, incident investigations, corrective action programs, and organizational learning initiatives.
• Experience evaluating staffing demand, deploying safety resources, succession planning, forecasting workforce needs, and leading talent development initiatives across a geographically dispersed national organization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, lead change, resolve competing priorities, and build alignment across a matrixed organization.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively engage executives, clients, project teams, field leadership, contractors, and craft personnel.
• Strong strategic leadership, operational planning, and project management capabilities, including the ability to evaluate performance, manage resources, develop deliverables, influence business decisions, and drive operational results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related reporting, collaboration, data visualization, and presentation tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally to support project, operational, client, and leadership needs.