Section Manager - Distribution Modernization (Southwest Region)

Company : Burns & McDonnell
Location : Phoenix, AZ, 85003
Posted Date : 11 October 2025
Job Details
Description The Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources within a global practice or regional office. 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.
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Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
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Responsible for profitable growth of the section; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.
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Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.
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Provide expert level technical, design guidance and support.
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Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
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Manage department budget and expenditure of funds.
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Prepare and present work load and monthly financial reports to global practice or regional management and applicable project managers.
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Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.
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Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.
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Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff.
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Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
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Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
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Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
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Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.
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Responsible for diversity initiatives.
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Performs other duties as assigned
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Complies with all policies and standards
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Qualifications
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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
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Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
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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.
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Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
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Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
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Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
nEEO/Disabled/Veterans
nJob Engineering
nPrimary Location US-AZ-Phoenix
nSchedule: Full-time
nTravel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
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nJob Hire Type Experienced #LI-EF #T&D
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