Substation Department Manager

**Description** Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you work for? At Burns & McDonnell, you can. Founded in 1898, we are a 100% employee‑owned, award‑winning engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting firm with offices and project teams nationwide. Our mission is simple: make our clients successful. As we begin building our presence in Boise, our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Global Practice is looking for a Substation Department Manager to help lead and shape that expansion. This role sets the strategic direction for our Substation business, develops a high‑performing team, and supports strong project delivery across the region. You’ll work closely with regional and national Substation leadership as we build a dynamic, innovative, and people‑focused team in Boise. **Key Responsibilities** **People Leadership** + Lead, mentor, and develop a team of substation engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture. + Partner with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and support onboarding for new hires. + Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while reinforcing Burns & McDonnell’s MacCulture values. + Conduct performance reviews, support career development, and strengthen technical and EPC delivery capabilities. + Collaborate with global engineering resources, including Burns & McDonnell India, to support project needs. **Market Strategy & Growth** + Shape and execute the strategic plan for Substation growth in the Boise region. + Understand industry trends and align service offerings with evolving market needs. + Partner with Marketing, Account Management, and Business Development to pursue opportunities and strengthen client relationships. + Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and pursuit decisions. + Drive cross‑selling and collaboration across Global Practices and regions. **Project Execution & Technical Excellence** + Serve as a senior technical advisor on substation engineering projects. + Monitor project performance to ensure quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met. + Support QA/QC processes and adherence to the T&D Quality Management System. + Champion innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to improve project delivery. + Coordinate with cross‑regional and global teams to optimize resources and technical direction. **Cross‑Regional Collaboration** + Align with national and regional leaders on standards, tools, and best practices. + Support shared pursuits and client work across T&D departments and offices. + Reinforce a “One Burns & McDonnell” approach to delivery and client service. **Financial Performance** + Ensure sustainable, profitable growth through effective staffing, utilization, and workload management. + Monitor financial performance, chargeability, and overhead investment. + Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and consistency. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years related professional experience in design and/or project management is 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). This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Project Management **Primary Location** US-ID-Boise **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time **Req ID:** 261587 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-EF #T&D