Water/Wastewater Department Manager

Description

• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to water and wastewater systems
• Lead a project team while maintaining responsibility for planning, design development, calculations, presentations and overall project development for all water resources projects.
• Engage with the department to provide mentorship by understanding their strengths, working with them to develop a career path, and involving them meaningfully in projects and pursuits to support their development.
• Implement a quality program that ensures delivery of accurate deliverables.
• Support Project Managers and other departments with capture planning and proposal development.
• Participate as an engaged member of the Santa Ana Office Leadership Team at office events and meetings.
• Professionally represent Michael Baker International at professional organizations through active participation and during technical meetings with agency staff, clients, and contractors.
• Cultivate and maintain client and partner relationships as well as lead proposal development and interview preparation for key projects.
• Prepare and review technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents
• Work with project managers, office leaders, and the regional team to identify target clients and programs to develop and implement a Strategic Plan to grow the team
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project team members, including other disciplines and teaming partners.
• Maintain responsibility for development and oversight of project budgets, schedules, and management of staff workload to optimize department financial performance.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience with team leadership, business development, and project execution for a variety of public works projects
• Professional Engineer registration in California (P.E.)
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills
• 15+ years in engineering and/or project management with 3+ years supervising engineering personnel in Water/Wastewater
• 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.
• A proven track record of responsibility and experience interfacing with clients is preferred

Benefits

The approximate compensation range for this position is $185,000 to $230,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Michael Baker International supports a flexible work environment. This position offers a hybrid schedule that includes both in-office collaboration and remote work. The Department Manager is expected to maintain a regular presence in the Santa Ana office to support team leadership, client engagement, and project delivery, while also benefiting from the flexibility to work from home as appropriate.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance