Mechanical National Lead - Onsite Energy & Power (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell10 months ago
Kansas City, MO, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

This position is responsible for the leadership of the OSEP Mechanical discipline nationwide. The individual filling this role will oversee mechanical solutions, coordinate engagement and collaboration across all offices, propagate core Mechanical capabilities, solution standards, and best practices, and drive delivery processes that position the organization for significant growth. The position greatly influences the prioritization of annual business objectives for the Mechanical Engineering discipline.

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct most significant programs and utilize the role to arrive at best solutions and delivery practices leveraging collaboration across the practice.
  • Organize, lead, and inspire collaboration across all OSEP Mechanical teams, building a professional community to advance best practices.
  • Collaborate across teams to recruit, hire, and develop mechanical capability expectations and mechanical leadership throughout the organization.
  • Develop market differentiating solutions that drive project value, build the brand, and increase competitiveness while advancing mechanical solution-making best practices.
  • Expand delivery practices for surety of delivery and continuous improvement of cost through high value engineering centers and design/construction automation, including benchmarking and tracking improvements.
  • Serve with the OSEP leadership team to interpret corporate policies, purposes, and goals to staff.
  • Recommend changes in the department structure to ensure effective fulfillment of its objectives.
  • Facilitate the OSEP Mechanical resources meeting to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
  • Develop and manage department-wide training initiatives.
  • Coordinate with other GFS lane Mechanical Discipline Leads to develop an overall synergistic GFS Mechanical Team.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Minimum 7 years of related professional experience with proven technical mechanical engineering leadership across major projects, programs, clients, and within all GFS business lanes.
  • 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.
  • Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and develop the organization.
  • Strong business management skills and a strategic perspective.
  • Professional License as a Mechanical Engineer is required.

Required Skills

Strategic Planning
Cost Improvement
Project Management
Design & Construction Automation
Mechanical Engineering Leadership
Communication
Team Collaboration