Business Initiatives Strategist - Construction Delivery (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell•Orlando, FL

70d

About The Position

The Business Initiatives Strategist will be responsible for the ideation, planning, and project execution of internal strategic business initiatives that support our construction groups. In this role, you will directly improve efficiency, collaboration, and operational excellence across our construction groups. You will work closely with peers and leaders to ensure initiatives align with business objectives and are delivered on time and within budget by connecting strategy with action, building leadership support, and driving meaningful organizational impact. Additionally, you will lead efforts to create clear, results-oriented communication, implementation, and operationalization plans for initiatives that impact our people and ways of working. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the construction business from the inside, working on strategic efforts that shape how our organization operates, grows, and evolves. This position provides exposure to the business and operational side of construction-how decisions are made, how strategy is executed, and how internal improvements drive success in the field. You will be a key driver of strategic initiatives that shape the operations and growth of a leading construction organization. You will collaborate closely with mid and senior leadership and initiative managers across multiple groups in a dynamic environment that values creativity, problem-solving, and execution. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for managing projects who is eager to broaden their perspective, contribute strategically, and play a direct role in advancing the company's long-term vision.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, business administration, project management or related field.
Prior initiatives management or project management experience required.
Minimum 2 years of experience developing and executing strategic initiatives, projects, or special projects.
Minimum 4 years of related professional experience.
Applicable years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Experience developing and executing communication plans.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate leadership skills.
Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of standard people change management techniques, principles, and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the creation, execution, and implementation of internal construction initiatives and special projects, including operational, process, and organizational improvements, technological and asset investments, and capital improvement projects.
Facilitate the identification of business gaps and opportunities, then lead or assist as necessary in the creation of defensible business cases, business plans, and internal governance approvals.
Convert internal business initiatives into specific purposes, goals, strategies, milestones, and deliverables.
Assist portfolio managers, initiative managers, and peers in the management of various initiatives, collaborating with a diverse group of leaders and stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships and partnerships across construction and COR (corporate) groups to ensure successful initiative execution.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate on-site and off-site meetings, including project orientation, training, stakeholder meetings, team meetings, and periodic reviews.
Coordinate personnel readiness and people change management plans for operationalization and adoption of initiatives in conjunction with other corporate departments.
Develop, present, and disseminate information and training to maximize key stakeholders' knowledge and adoption of new and existing initiatives.
Lead initiative status updates and presentations, including engagement approaches, impacts, benefits, and barriers, to influence adoption and decision-making.
Facilitate dissemination of information to office locations and project teams as part of the overall communications and project management process.
Support and assist the portfolio manager by preparing and maintaining comprehensive reports on project progress, resource utilization, and budget adherence; provide daily KPI updates and identify potential risks or issues.
Track, monitor, and report initiative metrics, project deadlines, and benchmarks, supporting monthly progress reports covering action items and progress updates.
All other duties as assigned.