Process Section Manager - Water (Chicago)

**Description** The Process Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the process engineering team and resources within the North Region for the Water global practice; and will serve as a member of the North Water leadership team. 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. This person will be a self-starter, expected to curate their own route to success by coupling their market knowledge with the Burns & McDonnell client-focused approach. + Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance for the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. + Responsible for profitable growth of the section; determining 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 technical design guidance and support. + Collaborate with process engineering leads across the global practice to drive standardization on technical procedures and workflows + Assist section with achieving stated targets and standards for financial performance. + Understand section workload and communicate workload effectively to department management, global practice manager and applicable project managers, when required. + Identify, pursue, and win new projects and opportunities with municipal and private water/wastewater clients. + Lead the proposal process, including contract preparation and negotiation, and the establishment of critical project objectives. + Provide market intelligence and industry feedback, informing the direction and development of emerging business opportunities. + Represent Burns & McDonnell at industry events and conferences, promoting our position as a thought leader in the water market. + Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to assist in securing work for staff. + Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff. + Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for section staff. + Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the section. + Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff. + Responsible for section-level implementation of overall QA/QC process adherence. + Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies. + 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. + Previous experience developing and delivering training presentations related to proposal communications, proposal strategies, business development and/or pursuit strategies 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). **Compensation** $105,000.00-300,000.00 Yearly The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program. **Benefits** Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Engineering **Primary Location** US-IL-Chicago **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time **Req ID:** 261425 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-LS #WTR