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 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.
SURFACE WATER PRACTICE
Michael Baker International’s Surface Water Group provides innovative consulting, planning and engineering solutions for the entire spectrum stormwater management services, ranging from hydrology and hydraulics through the design of infrastructure improvements. We have proven experience in providing a full range of professional services from planning through design and construction.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker is actively seeking a Water Resources/Surface Water/Drainage Senior Project Manager to join our Santa Ana/Los Angeles, CA office. The Surface Water/Drainage Senior Project Manager will join an established team who work on watershed planning studies, Dam studies, Levee improvement plans, FEMA Floodplain Mapping and stormwater programs and projects for clients who have to maintain compliance with various MS4 permits, the preferred candidate will develop and maintain municipal client relationships while delivering work products. The successful candidate will cultivate and maintain client relationships, as well as lead project pursuits by developing proposals and interviews. They will lead, assign, and review work produced by the project delivery team; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services. Staff mentorship and development is a responsibility of the Project Manager, as well as the development and overseeing of budgets and schedules. Additionally, the successful candidate will provide technical direction, support and strategic planning while being a visible and active member of the Surface Water community through professional organization involvement.
The Project Manager will perform and manage projects in the following disciplines: stream channel restoration design, ecosystem restoration, watershed assessments, watershed planning studies, storm water/drainage master plans, storm drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain mapping studies, and flood control.
- Develop and maintain trusted adviser relationships with key clients.
- Identify industry needs and lead market awareness including involvement in professional associations, technical articles, conferences, and boards.
- Collaborate with our established southern California Surface Water Managers and Practice Leaders for project resource management, workshare, and the development of targeted client service action plans.
- Participate in ongoing strategic positioning for major surface water project opportunities.
- Manage client relationships and guide the application of our services within the Surface Water practice area to best serve the interests of the client.
- Cross market additional Michael Baker International services to best serve our client base.
- Be responsible for successful contracting and project execution, working closely with regional Michael Baker International staff and office leadership.
- Oversee the preparation of hydrological and hydraulic calculations, modeling, and preparation of technical reports, technical exhibits and design drawings for design-bid-build and design projects.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
- 10+ years of Surface Water experience with increasing levels of responsibility
- 5+ years’ experience in project management
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, required
- Knowledge of key regulatory issues, potential clients, and the impacts of those issues to the clients in the southern California surface water market.
- Strong track record of executing projects and overseeing successful project delivery of a diversity of surface water projects for City, County and State agencies
- Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills
- Strong proposal writing and presentation skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit to grow our southern California Storm Water practice
- Engineering judgment with background in the development and implementation of stormwater programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multiple ongoing efforts
- The drive to be a leader in the company and in the professional community
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $161,000-$200,000 This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
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.