Description
MILITARY VETERANS
WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 3,400 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private sector and commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients’ complex challenges.
LAND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE
Through an integrated approach to all stages of land development, Michael Baker guides clients through the entire life cycle of a project, from due diligence, initial site planning, and entitlement approvals to final engineering, construction management and surveying. Engineering integrated with in-house planning and surveying excellence and combined with a commitment to achieving clients’ strategic goals, results in quality service and project delivery in a timely and cost-effective manner. Michael Baker maintains a significant advantage over many of our competitors in the depth of services we provide internally. We are a “one-stop” shop that can provide most all supporting consultant services in house. We pride ourselves on our ability to “work-share” among services, as well as among our local offices. Our skilled professionals can assist with any task on a wide range of project types, including commercial and retail developments, industrial and office parks, educational and governmental facilities, housing developments, public infrastructure, and mining facilities. We understand that land development engineering for commercial, residential, and public uses requires a cost-effective, schedule-driven approach; we know that, to our clients, time is money.
DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate will be leading our growing Land Development organization in Santa Ana, CA. This group has a focus on thoughtful, innovative, and efficient solutions to design challenges on a variety of Commercial, Industrial and Residential land development projects throughout Southern California.
- You’ll be expected to lead design project teams and mentor new staff.
- Project execution, proposal preparation and presentation.
- Participation in marketing and client development activities is also part of the job.
- You will interact with internal and external clients to ensure project delivery and client satisfaction.
- This is an opportunity to expand our market-share and build a land development business in the region.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 15 years of Civil Land Development experience with increasing levels of responsibility
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain within 1 year
- Knowledge of regulatory issues and key players in the Southern California market.
- Strong track record of overseeing successful delivery of projects that include land planning and feasibility, site design, site grading, earthwork balance, drainage, utilities, sanitary collection and water distribution systems, storm water management, erosion and sediment control designs/plans
- Strong relationships with local agencies
- Demonstrated supervisor/mentoring skills
- Strong proposal writing and presentation skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit to grow our Land Development practice.
- Strong engineering judgment with strong background in Land Development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills
- Capability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts
- Drive to be a leader in the company and in the professional community
- Willingness to travel for other Land Development opportunities, or lead other projects in between opportunities
- Familiarity with permit application development and coordination for federal, state and local agencies.
- You’ll be knowledgeable in water quality management, LID and NPDES requirements.
- You’ll have experience participating at local municipal meetings, coordinating with other project professionals, meeting with clients, and meeting/negotiating with various permit agencies
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $184,000-229,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus based upon corporate and individual performance
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
Workplace Flexibility: Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.
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.