Vice President, Phoenix Market Executive
About the role
The Vice President, Phoenix Market Executive leads the 35+ person Phoenix office and strengthens the firm's presence across Arizona. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives on building strong teams, driving business performance, and cultivating influential client and community relationships.
Responsibilities
Build a collaborative, high-performance culture with clear communication and shared purpose.
Set goals, delegate effectively, and ensure accountability across the team.
Mentor and develop talent, identifying future leaders and supporting career growth.
Lead 5–6 Department Managers and ensure top-tier performance across all disciplines.
Celebrate achievements and foster team cohesion through recognition and team-building.
Drive revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
Oversee contracting, project execution, and resource coordination.
Maintain strong awareness of industry trends to position the office for success.
Balance the office portfolio through strategic work share and enterprise alignment.
Establish and track performance metrics using company KPIs, addressing challenges and opportunities proactively.
Execute the annual business plan and deliver on strategic goals.
Strengthen existing client relationships and cultivate new ones across Arizona.
Develop strategies that expand market presence and create long-term growth.
Promote cross-selling and multi-discipline engagement with key clients.
Represent the firm through professional associations, conferences, publications, and community involvement.
Requirements
AZ PE License
Exceptional communication and leadership presence
Background in Transportation, Structural/Bridge, or Municipal engineering
Proven experience in operations, business development, and project management
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, or related field
10+ years leading teams
10+ years in client management/business development
P&L management experience preferred
Strong relationships within the Arizona market
Experience with local, state, and/or federal procurement
Proficiency with MS Office and Oracle-based ERP systems
Qualifications
Arizona PE License
Exceptional communication and leadership presence
Background in Transportation, Structural/Bridge, or Municipal engineering
Proven experience in operations, business development, and project management
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, or related field
10+ years leading teams
10+ years in client management/business development
P&L management experience preferred
Strong relationships within the Arizona market
Experience with local, state, and/or federal procurement
Proficiency with MS Office and Oracle-based ERP systems
Skills
Leadership
Team Building
Client Management
Project Management
Business Development
Strategic Planning
Industry Trends Awareness
Revenue Growth
Operational Efficiency
Client Relationship Management
Market Expansion
Multi-Discipline Engagement
Professional Associations
Conferences
Publications
Community Involvement
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company plan
HSA and FSA options
Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability
Professional and personal development support
Generous PTO
Commuter and wellness benefits
Pay
The compensation range for this position is $250,000–$275,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. This position is BONUS eligible!
Schedule
N/A
Michael Baker International
About Us: Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous. We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference.
EEO is the Law: Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.