Director of Operations - Cost Management

Overview

Lead and grow the Cost Management practice, driving business development and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• quality management
• proposal development
• business development
• staff coaching
• project planning
• resource coordination

Tasks

-Encourage uniformly high standards and monitor projects to ensure that quality and production standards are met for all documents. -Driving proposal development and marketing efforts. -Assist and/or lead the strategy and messaging for targeted pursuits, including all elements to craft winning proposals. Assist with the development of gap analyses, competitive assessments, discriminators and key win themes, and overall win strategy/value proposition. -Foster a positive and inclusive office culture. -Constructively critique individual and team efforts, towards continuous improvement. -Establish and promote collective leadership presence within the Alexandria, VA Office, reporting “in-person” to the physical office three (3) days per week, minimum. -Facilitate inter-office/inter-disciplinary collaboration, communication, and cooperation. -Grow new clients and diversify our services; engage in business development strategy with project managers, subject matter experts, market and practice leads, operations, and regional directors. -Understand company and partner capabilities and limitations; assemble strategic teams and partnerships when desired; learn from industry leaders and review publications. Assist with external teaming arrangements and partnerships to include identifying, selecting, and recruiting consultant partners and subconsultants. -Champion staff development through coaching and mentoring. -Collaborate office space needs with the local Infrastructure Office Executive. -Actively participate with professional and community-focused organizations to grow relationships and introduce/educate potential clients towards the CM Practice at Michael Baker International. -Participate in the development and execution of capture plans with the objective of increasing the win probability of targeted pursuits. Participate in Go/No-Go evaluations. -Actively identify and recruit industry talent for strategic growth. -Support Federal and Infrastructure (Aviation, Transit, etc.) teams in the growth of these sectors and with client and industry partner relationship development as required. -Balance technical alignment with staff, projects, and clients. Coordinate throughout IDA leveraging the strength and diverse array of talents throughout our organization to effectively meet our client’s needs. -Promoting innovative capabilities, technical excellence, and performance across global projects. -Provide administrative support to senior leadership as needed. -Ensure consistent use and application of operations management tools and facilitate weekly coordination meetings to facilitate effective resource planning, quality management, and project execution. -Regularly attend local industry and client events representing the comprehensive capabilities of IDA to promote brand awareness. -Ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment. -Focus on new business development and cultivating client relationships in private sector markets to include Corporate, Industrial, Manufacturing, Lifesciences, etc. Maximize Michael Baker’s industry exposure and capabilities in these markets, including expanding relationships with clients and industry partners while embracing emerging technologies and innovations. -Foster a continuous learning culture by encouraging communication and the sharing of ideas and technical knowledge through mentoring, in-house presentations, case studies, and continuing education opportunities. -Leading project planning, quality management, and risk assessment.

Requirements

• professional engineer
• cost management
• microsoft office
• bluebeam
• bs engineering
• leadership

What You Bring

-Exhibit bold leadership through performance management, accountability, flexibility around unexpected issues/challenges, conflict management, and empathy. -Travel (25%+/-) is anticipated based on program/project responsibilities. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills exhibited through the ability to articulate ideas, both verbally and in writing; personable and outgoing in work relationships, both externally and internally; highly precise, detailed, and self-organized; frank and candid during all business relationships. -Demonstrate strong business leadership and financial acumen. -Proficient experience and understanding of interdisciplinary relationships between technical resources, clients, and stakeholders. -Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Adobe, and Bluebeam. -Professional Engineer (PE) strongly desired -Strong leadership with a minimum of 15 years of experience in Cost Management and/or related roles. -Thorough knowledge of the CM business with demonstrated experience leading, directing, and managing people. -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. -BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management/Science or equivalent -Business development experience is highly preferred, including research and developing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP), as well as an oversight of written and graphic marketing materials.

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About Michael Baker International

-Specializes in transportation, water resources, energy, and government-related projects, delivering high-quality solutions. -Known for its expertise in complex, multi-disciplinary projects that shape cities, regions, and transportation networks. -Works on a diverse range of projects including roadways, bridges, airports, water systems, and energy infrastructure. -Regularly supports local, state, and federal government agencies with crucial public infrastructure projects. -The firm’s legacy is built on delivering practical, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions to challenging engineering problems. -Notable projects include major transportation systems, environmental remediation, and disaster recovery operations. -Employs cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to solve the most pressing engineering challenges of today.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks are required.