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**Description** 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

Qualifications

+ Bachelor Degree in construction, engineering, business or related degree from an accredited program. and 13 years relevant consulting experience, preferably in the construction industry and/or project management required.

+ 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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Construction Services

**Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 50 % of the Time

**Req ID:** 254691

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-AN #CDB N/A