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As we begin building our presence in Boise, our Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Global Practice is looking for a Substation Department Manager to help lead and shape that expansion. This role sets the strategic direction for our Substation business, develops a high‑performing team, and supports strong project delivery across the region.
You’ll work closely with regional and national Substation leadership as we build a dynamic, innovative, and people‑focused team in Boise.
Key Responsibilities
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of substation engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture.
- Partner with HR and Recruiting to attract top talent and support onboarding for new hires.
- Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while reinforcing Burns & McDonnell’s MacCulture values.
- Conduct performance reviews, support career development, and strengthen technical and EPC delivery capabilities.
- Collaborate with global engineering resources, including Burns & McDonnell India, to support project needs.
Market Strategy & Growth
- Shape and execute the strategic plan for Substation growth in the Boise region.
- Understand industry trends and align service offerings with evolving market needs.
- Partner with Marketing, Account Management, and Business Development to pursue opportunities and strengthen client relationships.
- Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and pursuit decisions.
- Drive cross‑selling and collaboration across Global Practices and regions.
Project Execution & Technical Excellence
- Serve as a senior technical advisor on substation engineering projects.
- Monitor project performance to ensure quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met.
- Support QA/QC processes and adherence to the T&D Quality Management System.
- Champion innovative tools, technologies, and workflows to improve project delivery.
- Coordinate with cross‑regional and global teams to optimize resources and technical direction.
Cross‑Regional Collaboration
- Align with national and regional leaders on standards, tools, and best practices.
- Support shared pursuits and client work across T&D departments and offices.
- Reinforce a “One Burns & McDonnell” approach to delivery and client service.
Financial Performance
- Ensure sustainable, profitable growth through effective staffing, utilization, and workload management.
- Monitor financial performance, chargeability, and overhead investment.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and consistency.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years related professional experience in design and/or project management is 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).
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