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Description The Right of Way Section Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of the Right of Way section and resources within the Mid-Atlantic Region of Burns & McDonnell. 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. What you will do: + Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff. + Manage client expectations related to deliverables. + Expand current business by working with Department Manager to solicit new business and new business lines + Responsible for the 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 real estate and right of way guidance and support. + Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance. + Manage department budget and expenditure of funds. + Provide project oversight and coordination with contingent workforce. + Recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff. + Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for section staff. + 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 overall QA/QC process adherence. + All other duties as assigned. Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program and at least 5 years of related professional experience (7 years preferred). Five years managing Right of Way projects is highly preferred. Applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement. + Previous leadership and/or management experience is preferable. + Position will require officing in Raleigh, NC. + 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. + Will oversee and provide support of a staff of at least 5 which includes performance management workload management and other personnel related matters + Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change. + Must have smartphone capable of accessing Burns & McDonnell systems, including Microsoft Outlook and Teams. + Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective. + Knowledge of general real estate law. + Prior Right of Way acquisition on projects with and without eminent domain authority experience required, preferably in a consulting firm. + Must be an expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). + Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy. EEO/Minorities/Veterans This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Job Land Use/Acquisition Primary Location US-NC-Raleigh Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Req ID: 260550 Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS