Director of Water/Wastewater and Construction Management overseeing projects and teams for Michael Baker International in Santa Ana, CA. Collaborating with various disciplines and driving strategic growth for the office.
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.
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.
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.
Active involvement in industry organizations is preferred.
Self-motivated, versatile, and eager to work on a variety of impactful projects.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Job title
Director of Water/Wastewater – Construction Management
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