**Description** The Department Manager is responsible for a department's managerial direction and leadership 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 Department Manager will lead the department dynamically and profitably based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service. + Provide leadership to the team, direct and coordinate work assignments, and review performance to ensure efficient, cost-effective staff utilization. + Responsible for the profitable growth of the department; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals. + Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section. + Provide expert-level technical, design guidance and support. + Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance. + Manage department budget and expenditure of funds. + Prepare and present workload and monthly financial reports to global practice or regional management and applicable project managers. + Responsible for the recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff. + Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for department staff. + Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department. + Responsible for interpreting the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff. + Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence. + Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies. + Responsible for diversity initiatives. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related Degree from an accredited program and 7 years of related professional experience in design and/or project management. + 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 an expert in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). EEO/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Environmental Engineering **Primary Location** US-CA-Walnut Creek **Other Locations** US-CA-San Diego, US-CA-Brea, US-CA-Los Angeles **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time **Req ID:** 251581 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-MG #ENS N/A