Director of Water/Wastewater and Construction Management

About the role

The Director of Water/Wastewater and Construction Management is an exciting opportunity for a senior professional to drive strategic growth, mentor a talented team, and deliver high-impact infrastructure solutions for our Southern California Practice.

Responsibilities

• Empower and lead Water/Wastewater and Construction Management teams, exercising independent judgment and strategic authority to guide departmental growth and project outcomes.
• Mentor and support Department and Project Managers, fostering career development and excellence in multidisciplinary project delivery.
• 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.
• Cook up and sustain client and partner relationships to support sustainable growth and the business development initiatives you work with the department leaders to establish.
• Cultivate and sustain client and partner relationships to support sustainable growth and the business development initiatives you work with the department leaders to establish.
• Support capture planning efforts across the departments and lead proposal development or interview preparation for key pursuits.
• Implement and oversee a thorough quality assurance program to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.
• As a Principal, support Department and Project Managers as they lead multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, and execution phases.
• Actively participate as a 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.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in California required.
• 15+ years of experience in engineering and/or project management, with 5+ years supervising engineering personnel in Water/Wastewater and/or Construction Management.
• Proven experience in business development, team leadership, and successful project delivery for public clients.
• Strong client interface skills and a history of building lasting relationships.
• Self-motivated, versatile, and eager to work on a variety of impactful projects.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K Retirement Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, Professional and personal development, Generous paid time off, Commuter and wellness benefits, Project Manager Bonuses.