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**Description** The Section Manager will work closely with the Department Manager and other Section Managers to provide leadership and direction to the department. The Section Manager is responsible for developing high-performance teams and promoting a culture of delivering high quality work, professional fulfillment, and emphasizing our commitment to quality through technical excellence, best practices, and customer service.

What you will do

+ Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department while promoting our positive department culture and work environment.

+ Direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

+ Mentor and cultivate relationships with staff.

+ Implement, apply, and support Burns & McDonnell, A&F, and department programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the department.

+ Provide expert level technical design guidance and support.

+ Participate in the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.

+ Responsible for providing feedback and conducting performance evaluations for department staff.

+ Responsible for interpreting policies and communicating purposes and goals of the organization to staff.

+ Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leaders, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.

+ Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.

+ Compliance with Burns & McDonnell policies and standards.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor or Master’s degree in architecture, interior design, 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.

+ 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** Architecture

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

**Other Locations** United States

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 15 % of the Time

**Req ID:** 260041

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-DNP #A&F N/A