Description
We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.
The Principal Environmental Planner/Project Director position will include an emphasis on marketing, proposal preparation, project delivery, and business development. The ability to think strategically in a fast-paced and high-growth environment is a must. Michael Baker is looking to expand its reach in Los Angeles and is looking for a candidate that supports that growth. Candidates for this position will be motivated self-starters who can work both independently, and as part of a team. Responsibilities include:
- The oversight, management, and/or preparation of Initial Studies, EIRs, joint documents, and other CEQA/NEPA documents for clients
- Business development with Los Angeles agencies and clients
- Leadership of 2-5 staff members
- Team coordination, marketing, business development pursuits, and working both with our local professionals and the other offices of Michael Baker International
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Biology, Planning, Ecology or a related field is required.
- 15 or more years of experience is preferred. (Candidates with less experience but otherwise excellent credentials will also be considered.)
- Candidate should have a strong understanding of Los Angeles and relationship(s) with agencies or key clients is preferred.
- Ability to build relationships with a wide variety of people is required
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams is required
- A desire to produce first-class work and the ability to quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company’s service offerings, and the standards relevant to your projects is required.
- Candidate must have a Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.
- Candidate must have the ability to work remotely as well as limited in-person attendance at Michael Baker’s Los Angeles or Long Beach offices.
- Candidate must have the ability to travel locally (primarily Los Angeles County) for client meetings, staffing support, community outreach/stakeholder meetings, and public hearings.
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position $175,000.00 – $236,371.20 per year. 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.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
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 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 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.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.
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