Section Manager - Safety & Health, Transmission & Distribution (Kansas City)
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LocationUS-MO-Kansas City
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health, safety management, construction management, engineering, or a related field
5 years of progressive safety, health, or construction experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, utility, EPC, self-perform, program management, or construction management operation
Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information
Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change
Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective
Expert in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability and willingness to travel nationally to support project, operational, client, and leadership needs
Previous leadership and/or management experience
Five or more years of leadership experience managing safety professionals, field personnel, or multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects, clients, business units, or geographic regions
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or comparable professional safety credential
Knowledge of federal and state safety requirements applicable to electric power transmission, distribution, substation, and construction operations
Experience supporting one or more T&D delivery models, including EPC, self perform construction, program management, construction management, owner's representative, or advisory services
Demonstrated success serving as a trusted advisor to national, regional, subsidiary, operational, and client leadership while translating T&D Safety strategy into business objectives, operational priorities, and measurable performance outcomes
Experience developing and presenting internal and client-facing safety deliverables, including plans, reports, dashboards, executive summaries, risk assessments, proposals, and lessons learned
Experience analyzing safety performance trends, leading and lagging indicators, organizational risks, and continuous improvement opportunities
Ability to assess serious injury and fatality (SIF) potential, electrical hazards, hazardous energy exposures, work-planning effectiveness, and other high-risk construction activities
Experience developing and improving safety management systems, governance frameworks, operational controls, assurance programs, incident learning processes, and performance measurement systems
Experience leading audits, field assessments, project reviews, incident investigations, corrective action programs, and organizational learning initiatives
Experience evaluating staffing demand, deploying safety resources, succession planning, forecasting workforce needs, and leading talent development initiatives across a geographically dispersed national organization
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, lead change, resolve competing priorities, and build alignment across a matrixed organization
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively engage executives, clients, project teams, field leadership, contractors, and craft personnel
Strong strategic leadership, operational planning, and project management capabilities, including the ability to evaluate performance, manage resources, develop deliverables, influence business decisions, and drive operational results
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related reporting, collaboration, data visualization, and presentation tools
Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Office
About the role
The Construction Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the section and resources within the construction global practice. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Construction Section Manager will lead the section in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell’s core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.
Responsibilities
What you will do:
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Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review
performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
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Responsible for profitable growth of the section; ensuring staff levels, staff loading,
and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.
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Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost, and establishing
critical Construction and/or Self-Perform project objectives.
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Responsible for successful project execution and timely completion of projects
within budget while providing expertise in multiple facets of projects including
safety, quality, procurement, construction, environmental compliance, project
controls, and public/community relations.
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Lead communication between Engineering GP and Construction section.
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Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office
programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the
section.
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Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
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Manage section budget and expenditure of funds.
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Review work load and monthly financial reports deliverables including project
scheduling, budgeting, cash flow forecast, and project status reports.
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Communicate issues, project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and
external stakeholders; manage internal/external risk mitigation communication
plan.
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Manage communication with governmental, industry, and public entities, and
community relations on project-related matters.
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Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line
leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work
for staff.
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Conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as
Requirements
required.
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Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, safety management, construction management, engineering, or a related field and 5 years years of progressive safety, health, or construction experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, utility, EPC, self-perform, program management, or construction management operation required.
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Or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
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Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable.
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Five or more years of leadership experience managing safety professionals, field personnel, or multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects, clients, business units, or geographic regions preferred.
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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.
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Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
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Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
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Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or comparable professional safety credential, CSP or CUSP preferred.
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Knowledge of federal and state safety requirements applicable to electric power transmission, distribution, substation, and construction operations.
•
Experience supporting one or more T&D delivery models, including EPC, self perform construction, program management, construction management, owner’s representative, or advisory services.
•
Demonstrated success serving as a trusted advisor to national, regional, subsidiary, operational, and client leadership while translating T&D Safety strategy into business objectives, operational priorities, and measurable performance outcomes across a national portfolio of projects and operations.
•
Experience developing and presenting internal and client-facing safety deliverables, including plans, reports, dashboards, executive summaries, risk assessments, proposals, and lessons learned.
•
Experience analyzing safety performance trends, leading and lagging indicators, organizational risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.
•
Ability to assess serious injury and fatality (SIF) potential, electrical hazards, hazardous energy exposures, work-planning effectiveness, and other high-risk construction activities.
•
Experience developing and improving safety management systems, governance frameworks, operational controls, assurance programs, incident learning processes, and performance measurement systems.
•
Experience leading audits, field assessments, project reviews, incident investigations, corrective action programs, and organizational learning initiatives.
•
Experience evaluating staffing demand, deploying safety resources, succession planning, forecasting workforce needs, and leading talent development initiatives across a geographically dispersed national organization.
•
Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, lead change, resolve competing priorities, and build alignment across a matrixed organization.
•
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively engage executives, clients, project teams, field leadership, contractors, and craft personnel.
•
Strong strategic leadership, operational planning, and project management capabilities, including the ability to evaluate performance, manage resources, develop deliverables, influence business decisions, and drive operational results.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related reporting, collaboration, data visualization, and presentation tools.
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Ability and willingness to travel nationally to support project, operational, client, and leadership needs.
About the company
Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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