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Section Manager - Mission Critical - CFD

Burns & McDonnell

Minneapolis/St Paul, MNFull-time$110–270K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$110–270K/yr
Location
Minneapolis/St Paul, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Section Manager leads the mechanical section and its resources within a global practice or regional office. The role supports business strategy, develops high-performance teams, and guides technical work while managing growth, financial performance, staffing, and budgets. The manager also oversees recruitment, staff development, performance evaluations, quality processes, and safety compliance, and collaborates with business development and project teams to secure work.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, requiredDesign, requiredProject Management, requiredMicrosoft Word, requiredMicrosoft Excel, requiredMicrosoft PowerPoint, requiredOral Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredPresentation Skills, requiredInfluence, requiredLeadership, requiredChange Management, requiredStrategic Perspective, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Related, required5 Years Related Experience, required

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

The Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the mechanical 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 profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.

  • Direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.

  • Responsible for profitable growth of the section; 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, design guidance and support.

  • Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

  • Manage department budget and expenditure of funds.

  • Prepare and present workload and monthly financial reports to global practice or regional management and applicable project managers.

  • 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 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.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related degree from accredited program and 5 years related professional experience in design and/or project management 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).

Compensation

$110,000.00-270,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 265346

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EH #GFS N/A

How this job compares

Set against the 2,454 open Engineering Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$110–270K/yr
  • Minnesota median$132–243K/yr44 salary ranges
  • US median$146–264K/yr2,007 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $190K, is close to the Minnesota median midpoint ($186K) — in the middle half of Engineering Management salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 47 open Engineering Management jobs in Minnesota and 2,454 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Engineering Management postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (2,078 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 877 of the 2,454 open Engineering Management jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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