Description

• Serve as an active member of the Santa Ana Office Senior Leadership team through which priorities for culture, strategic investment, and staff development are discussed and determined.
• Coordinate effectively with internal teams in the office, region, and across the country to maintain position as a Michael Baker Center of Excellence for these services.
• Implement and oversee a thorough quality assurance program to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
• Empower and lead Water/Wastewater and Construction Management teams, exercising independent judgment and strategic authority to guide departmental growth and project outcomes.
• Professionally represent Michael Baker International at professional organizations through active participation and during technical meetings with agency staff, clients, and contractors
• As a Principal, support Department and Project Managers as they lead multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, and execution phases.
• Mentor and support Department and Project Managers, fostering career development and excellence in multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Actively participate as a member of the Santa Ana Office Leadership Team at office events and meetings.
• Support capture planning efforts across the departments and lead proposal development or interview preparation for key pursuits.
• Reporting directly to the Practice Executive, the Director will have direct oversight of Department Managers and the authority to implement strategic initiatives and growth plans across disciplines in Southern California.
• Cultivate and sustain client and partner relationships to support sustainable growth and the business development initiatives you work with the department leaders to establish.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, team leadership, and successful project delivery for public clients.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in California required.
• Strong client interface skills and a history of building lasting relationships.
• 15+ years of experience in engineering and/or project management, with 5+ years supervising engineering personnel in Water/Wastewater and/or Construction Management.
• Self-motivated, versatile, and eager to work on a variety of impactful projects.
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance