Michael Baker International

Director of Water/Wastewater – Construction Management

Michael Baker International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Santa Ana • California • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $186,000 - $249,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Civil EngineeringProject ManagementWater/Wastewater ManagementConstruction ManagementQuality AssuranceTechnical Writing
Soft skills
LeadershipMentoringClient InterfaceTeam LeadershipCommunicationSelf-motivatedVersatile
Certifications
Professional Engineer (P.E.)