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Burns & McDonnell Section Manager - Safety & Health in Kansas City, Missouri
Description
The Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources 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 Section Manager will lead the section in a dynamic and value-added 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.
Accountable for responsible and efficient growth of the section; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining departmental 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 guidance and support.
Achieve stated targets and standards for safety & health related performance.
Prepare and present workload and monthly safety & health reports to global practice or regional management, department management, and applicable project managers.
Recruitment, development, training and retention of staff.
Responsible for conducting performance evaluation 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 leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.
Responsible for overall company process adherence.
Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
Build best in class safety programs and processes leading to positive sustainable change in the safety culture
Responsible for diversity initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in safety management or related field from accredited program.
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a safety manager in a construction environment.
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.
Deep understanding of regulatory safety and health guidelines
Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Safety & Health
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 220840
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