**Description** The Natural and Cultural Resources Department Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of a department 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 in a dynamic and profitable manner 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 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. + 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 and 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. + 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 policies, 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. + Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies. + Responsible for diversity initiatives. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Comply with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field from an accredited curriculum 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 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** Environmental Planning **Primary Location** US-MO-Saint Louis **Other Locations** US-OH-Akron, US-OH-Columbus **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time **Req ID:** 252435 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-MG #ENS N/A