Construction Director - Transmission & Distribution (Southeast Region)

The Construction Director is responsible for the managerial leadership and direction of Construction/Design-Build strategic business initiatives, client strategy and development and large team project management. The Construction Director will lead the department in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.

• Manage development and execution of overall Construction strategic business initiatives to achieve goals and objectives.
• Provide direction and oversight of business development efforts in identification and vetting of prospective clients and projects. Responsible for business development activities aligning with business goals.
• Provide leadership to the Construction team; direct and coordinate the Department ensuring efficient and cost effective utilization of staff.
• Manage Construction business development efforts.
• Oversee the development of department tools and work flows to increase efficiency in designs, specification development, and project execution for Department.
• Direct oversight and management of Construction budget and expenditure of funds.
• Achieve stated targets and standards for Construction financial performance.
• Provide industry expertise with respect to the competition.
• Present monthly financial information to leadership including sales and revenue forecasts.
• Approve strategies for cross-selling engineering services across the organization.
• Responsible for ensuring alignment and support of Regional Office staff development, quality control and resource coordination.
• Recruits, hires, develops, and retains outstanding employee-owners.
• Responsible for conducting performance evaluation for selected department or direct reports.
• Responsible for interpreting policies, purposes and goals of the organization to Department Managers.
• Adheres and responsible for Burns & McDonnell Quality Control program.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with equal employment opportunity initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, business or related degree from an accredited program and 13 years relevant consulting experience required, preferably in the construction industry and/or project management. 
• Expert experience in client and business development.
• Expert experience in managing projects, which includes proposal development, contract negotiations, project planning, design team coordination & communication, budgeting, schedule management, and client coordination.
• Expert facilitation, collaboration, organization, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated success as to budget, savings and/or profit margins in completed projects.
• Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage.
• Excellent planning and analytical skills.
• 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.
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and tools including the use of Microsoft Project or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Preferred.