Department Manager - Municipal Wastewater (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell•Denver, CO

49d•$190,000 - $280,000

About The Position

Growing a business line and a team takes many skills - from building lasting relationships with clients and partners to keeping a pulse on the market and inspiring teams to pursue the next big opportunity. We're seeking a proven leader to head and expand our Municipal Wastewater Practice in Denver, Colorado. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm with a 127-year legacy in the water and wastewater business. Our Denver office is home to more than 500 engineering, environmental, and construction professionals who work side by side to Create Amazing outcomes for our clients. Across Colorado and nationwide, we deliver projects in water, power, telecommunications, manufacturing, federal, and aviation markets. Our Denver Water Team is a dynamic group of 65 professionals dedicated to water and wastewater projects for municipal and industrial clients - spanning treatment, distribution, and collection systems. Our projects improve the resilience, sustainability, and reliability of water systems that serve millions of people. Department managers play a key role in shaping our strategy, mentoring others, and leading teams to win and deliver exceptional projects. We're looking for a technically grounded leader with experience in planning, design, and construction of municipal wastewater projects - and a passion for developing people and growing a thriving practice. At Burns & McDonnell, our department managers: + Share ideas and boldly explore technical solutions and thought leadership. Be part of a diverse, ambitious team with an evolving story. + Bring exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills to lead project teams through complex challenges and dynamic schedules. + Mentor and inspire others, shaping the next generation of engineering leaders. As an employee-owner, you'll be part of a culture that rewards initiative, collaboration, and impact. Starting day one, you'll have ownership in a firm consistently ranked in ENR's Top 10, with an 85% repeat-business rate and 93% employee retention. You'll also have access to extensive resources - 12,500 multidisciplinary professionals and a nationwide portfolio of high-profile projects - to help you and your team succeed. We invest deeply in leadership development and career growth, providing clear paths forward and a network of peers committed to sharing knowledge and best practices. If you're ready to build your story and help shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering or related degree from accredited program required.
Minimum of seven (7) years of related professional experience in design and/or project management required (a technical master's degree could substitute one year of experience)
Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
Experience must include managing a wide variety of wastewater treatment engineering projects strongly preferred.
A Registered Professional Engineer strongly preferred.
Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead and manage change.
Demonstrated supervision skills and personnel management skills to review work assignments and performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
An established network of contacts in the Rocky Mountain region and demonstrated business development capabilities strongly preferred.
Must be expert in use of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Perform business development for the Denver wastewater treatment department.
Provide for growth of the department including recruitment, development and retention of staff.
Own the performance management process for staff and conduct annual performance appraisals.
Serve as the technical advisor providing senior-level input and evaluation on projects in the region.
Organize projects and their proper staffing to assure guidelines for their successful execution are followed per company guidelines and standards.
Monitor and manage the allocation of staff resources in order to meet or exceed time chargeability goals.
Monitor financials for wastewater treatment projects with a focus on maintaining profitability through established metrics.
Participate in annual business planning process.
Meet sales and profitability goals to be established through annual business planning.
Work with other Water Practice department managers to form a cohesive group with regards to staff utilization, project execution, and overall synergy.
Advocating for safety within the group.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs.
Burns & McDonnell's PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
Additionally, as part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.
For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

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