Project Delivery Manager - 1898 & Co. (Multiple Locations, UK) - #1779869

Description

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader within our sectors.

The Project Delivery Manager will manage a team of professionals assigned to a specific business line within the department. The Project Delivery Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources organized to that section. This includes supporting the execution of project delivery within a specific business line, developing high-performing teams, coordinating training, resource management, supporting quality reviews, and promoting the 1898 & Co. and Burns & McDonnell culture, values, and mission.

• Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.Support profitable growth of the department; including 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 guidance and support.
• Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Pursue, obtain, and maintain industry recognized Technical Professional certifications as necessary.
• Coordinate workload for the team and communicate status of workload, billable time, and needs for additional workload or staffing needs to managing directors and business line leads, or regional management and applicable project managers.
• Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, managing directors, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.
• Responsible for the 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 the organization's policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
• Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
• Enforce compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Responsible for diversity initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or other related field and 5 years of related experience required
• 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 expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  
  

Job Project Management

Primary Location GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham

Other Locations GB-London, UK-London

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 251674

Job Hire Type Experienced #UKO N/A