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Innovation Development Director - Midwest Region (MWR)

Burns & McDonnell

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 80 rated construction

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Description
Innovation Development Director - Midwest Region (MWR)
The Director of Innovation & Transformation is a senior leader responsible for developing and implementing the regional strategy of innovation for the Midwest Region (MWR), coordinating and advising MWR Senior Leadership, Global Practice (GP) Managers, and Corporate Innovation resources. The MWR Innovation Director will lead initiatives that transform the way Burns & McDonnell delivers value to clients and operates as a business, with a focus on efficiency, speed, risk management, and meeting rapidly evolving client needs across all practices represented in the region.
This position can be located at any of our MWR offices - Chesterfield, MO; Akron, OH; or Columbus, OH
Primary Duties of the MWR Innovation Director include:
  • Lead the identification, development and implementation of the MWR regional strategy for transformative innovation across all Global Practices and M&S functions.
  • Drive alignment of MWR innovation objectives with overall Corporate, Global Practice and Regional goals, ensuring a strong linkage to business drivers and the MWR vision of success.
  • Challenge existing processes, methodologies, and mindset to rethink how we do business and execute projects for our clients.
  • Develop and implement the MWR "Innovation Operating System", a structured framework that makes innovation an integral element in the functioning of the entire region, repeatable, measurable, and scalable. This includes the following elements: Culture and Environment: foster characteristics such as teamwork, experimentation, creativity, customer focus, efficiency, and a "no fear of failure" mindset.
  • Leadership Commitment: establish leadership actions, behaviors, and recognition systems that reinforce innovation.
  • Methodologies and Tools: apply approaches such as design thinking, Agile, incubators, and innovation challenges, as well as advanced capabilities including AI/ML, digital twin simulation, automation programming, etc.
  • Infrastructure and Processes: establish roles and responsibilities, innovation project coordination, training programs, tracking systems, and ongoing assessment of innovative performance.
  • Establish measurable performance indicators for innovation success, such as cost savings, cycle time reduction, client satisfaction scores, new revenue generation, and employee engagement in innovation initiatives.
  • Serve as the central decision-maker for MWR innovation pilot investments and resource allocation, coordinating with Regional Leadership.
  • Interface and coordinate with MWR leadership, GP Managers, and the Corporate Innovation Office to ensure alignment, collaboration, and leverage of available resources.
  • Guide and develop innovation champions and shared experts across MWR Global Practices to support transformation, with responsibility to indirectly lead a network of champions initially and potentially directly lead a dedicated innovation team in the future as the function grows.
  • Manage and drive MWR Innovation related OKRs to align with Corporate, Regional, and GP-level key results while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Identify and deliver near-term "quick wins" as well as long-term, step-change innovations that improve project execution, client experience, and business results.
  • Collaborate with clients and project teams to implement innovative solutions that directly enhance client outcomes, strengthen long-term relationships, and create shared value beyond internal efficiencies.
  • Directly engage clients to co-develop innovative solutions, positioning Burns & McDonnell as a partner of choice for transformative programs.
  • Explore external partnerships with startups, vendors, and technology providers (e.g., AI, robotics, digital platforms) to bring cutting-edge capabilities into the MWR and accelerate our position as an innovation leader.
  • Develop and implement training strategies, content, and programs to build innovation capability across all levels and roles.
  • Serve as the conduit for knowledge-sharing across the North Super Region and Corporate Innovation resources, ensuring the MWR leverages best practices and lessons learned.
  • Promote community engagement and thought leadership by representing the MWR in innovation-focused forums, industry associations, universities, and community initiatives to strengthen Burns & McDonnell's brand as an innovation leader.
  • Provide input and feedback to performance management processes and recognition programs tied to innovation contributions.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field from an accredited program.
  • Minimum 14 years of professional experience in engineering, consulting, or related industries, with exposure to multiple business practices or functions.
  • Demonstrated experience leading organizational change, innovation initiatives, or large-scale business transformation.
  • Previous experience in project management or cross-functional leadership is highly preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
  • Experience developing and implementing new methodologies, tools, or processes across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, inspire, and develop others while managing change.
  • Candidates must possess a strategic perspective, strong business management skills, and demonstrate creativity and foresight in anticipating and solving problems.
  • Travel requirement: approximately 25%

Compensation
$310,000.00-375,000.00 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-MO-Saint Louis
Other Locations US-OH-Akron, US-OH-Columbus
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 263498
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-TS #M&S N/A

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

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Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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