This Construction Department Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the Denver Construction Department focusing specifically on building and developing the Water Construction group in Denver. This position is responsible for the leadership and development of Construction Coordinators, Assistant Construction Managers, Construction Project Managers, and Section Managers. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Construction Water Department Manager 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.

What you will do

Work closely with Water Engineering Practice Manager to develop business strategy, target clients and business lines, and effectively win and execute EPC/Design-Build work.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.Responsible for accurate communication between Engineering GP and Construction department.Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the department.Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.Manage department budget and expenditure of funds.Review work load and monthly financial reports deliverables including project scheduling, budgeting, cash flow forecast, and project status reports.Manage and present project 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.

Specific areas of responsibility include the following:

Develop, propose, and execute projects and/or programs.Recruiting key project staff and retaining quality employeesCreate and cultivate key relationships within target external client organizations and internal clients including global practices, regional office, world headquarters, human resources and executive leadershipChampion employee development via training, mentoring and career-development opportunitiesKey areas of training include, but not limited to:Business DevelopmentSafetyContract AdminRisk ManagementProject ControlsProcurementOn-the-job (OJT) TrainingDerive feedback from managing PMs and ensure proper feedback is given in a timely fashionInterpret policies, procedures, and goals of organization to staffPartner and support human resources related initiatives related to recruiting, training, retention and performance managementResponsible for maintaining Burns McDonnell Safety programEnsure quality and safety standards