Functional Manager - NIA - T&D

The role includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values, and mission. The Functional Manager will lead the team in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnells core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety, and overall outstanding service.

Roles & Responsibilities

• 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 department, ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals of the NER team on NIA projects.
• Implement, apply, and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the department.
• Provide expert level technical, design guidance and support.
• Estimate manhours, prepare, and present workload and monthly project reports to DM, NER Office Manager and BMI Liaison.
• Support DM in Recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.
• Responsible for collecting performance feedback and assisting DM in performance appraisals for reporting staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the BMI NIA NER team
• Responsible for interpreting policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to staff.
• Responsible for collaborating with BMUS counterparts, business development managers, business line leads and project managers to secure work for staff.
• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
• Arrange trainings as required to improve Quality.
• Drive the culture of quality and continual improvement.
• Review and Approve timecards.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Monitor and control the project Schedule and budget performance.
• Responsible for implementing and success of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
• Maintain individual utilization above 80% to meet T&D Objectives.
• Other duties and functional responsibilities as assigned by Department Manager.

Qualification and Experience

• A minimum of 6 years of overall experience is required, and a minimum of 2 years of BMI experience is preferred.
• Minimum Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent from a reputed institute.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees and management.
• Hands-on experience in leading and managing large teams.
• Ability to swiftly adapt to changes, make quick informed decisions, foster innovation, and lead teams effectively through uncertainty.
• Technical ability in Engineering Design and Project management is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated technical ability internally and externally.
• Proven leadership in developing and implementing a vision that has brought a positive impact.
• Ability to influence, lead, and manage change thoughtfully and positively.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, poise, and discernment
• Proven collaboration, facilitation, and organization problem-solving skills in previous roles.