Life Sciences Manager (Houston)

Description

The Life Sciences and Technology Manager for Houston is responsible for the overall business line development, managerial direction, profitability and leadership of the Life Sciences Business Line in Houston and other areas as required by Global Facilities practice. This position will build and grow the clients and necessary team members and to run a profitable Engineer Procure and Construct (EPC) business line. As a leader, they will develop a culture based upon Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, delivering winning solutions, developing high-performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values, and mission.

• All other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for providing input to the managerial direction of the design-build functions for supporting life sciences.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff while assuring adherence to contractual and performance requirements.
• Effectively communicate project status, risks, forecasted completion and costs to all stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain current relationships with subcontractors, vendors, partners, clients and others.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Successfully manage the Market’s financial results, preconstruction services, project management, cost control and client satisfaction.
• Responsible for providing performance feedback to department managers for project team members as appropriate.
• Support development of overall Houston GFS and Business line business plan.
• Recommend changes in basic structure and organization of the Business line to ensure the effective fulfillment of objectives assigned to it.
• Provide Business Development leadership for Life Sciences and Technology (LS&T) within the region and execute a national market strategy within the region.
• Identify client and project opportunities and manage team efforts for submittals, proposals, presentations, contract negotiation, and related activities.
• Lead development of clients and opportunities through the Burns & McDonnell network including contract review and negotiation, lead go/no gos, cost and budget reviews and risk review processes with a focus on EPC project delivery.
• Lead negotiates prime service contracts, subcontracts, and change orders considering input and approval from management.
• Build and maintain continuous communications between stakeholders and business partners both inside and outside of Burns & McDonnell.
• Responsible for working with internal BMcD design and construction co-workers as a fully integrated team to ensure our client’s success.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Manage and provide leadership to the LS&T employee-owners including, assigning project work and reviewing personnel performance to ensure quality and efficient operation of design and construction staff.
• Identify project opportunities early and facilitate go/no-go decisions in cooperation with leadership and GFS practice leadership.
• Develop and clearly articulate business objectives and your vision for the future of the team.
• Identify key recruiting needs and talent. Maintain responsibility for leading all LS&T recruiting activities throughout the area(s) of influence.
• Utilize Burns & McDonnell’s network of resources in identifying the best value solution for our clients including self-perform entities, regional office & other business line capabilities, and various other global practices as applicable.
• Oversee preparation and approval of monthly internal reports. Present reports and represent status of project execution and financial performance to executive management.
• Serve as project manager for key clients and/or new clients as required, and where new business is being developed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Architectural discipline from an accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years related professional experience (10-15 strongly preferred) in architectural/engineering design (conceptual or detailed) and/or project management with 5 years of construction EPC-related experience strongly preferred. A minimum of five years of life science experience is strongly preferred.
• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
• 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.
• A professional engineer or architecture license is strongly preferred.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Engineering

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Req ID: 230462 Job Hire Type Experienced

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