Michael Baker International

Technical Director – Water/Wastewater/Stormwater

Michael Baker International

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Alexandria • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $170,000 - $240,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Support the Water Practice in planning, design, and executing projects/programs. Work closely with the Department Managers and Project Managers and assist in overall management, coordination, and execution of programs, individual projects, and other work.
  • Will work closely with the Regional Operations Lead on management tasks and business development.
  • Manage, coordinate, and track multiple projects simultaneously to ensure overall continuity, standardization, and cohesiveness.
  • Produce materials and exhibits that easily relay technical or Project/Program information to the client.
  • Conduct coordination meetings as needed internally, with the Client, and/or other stakeholders.
  • Direct and manage tasks and/or other staff and sub-consultants on efficient project execution, including adherence to project scopes, budgets, and schedules to ensure Baker project management and quality standards are maintained.
  • Assist in developing detailed scopes of work and associated cost estimates, staffing requirements, and schedule.
  • Assist with public engagement efforts, such as open house meetings, and development of materials to support public involvement, such as presentations and brochures.
  • Lead, provide technical support to and/or oversee staff on projects in the areas of stormwater design and management, general civil engineering, sediment and erosion control, best management practices, compliance with state and federal environmental requirements, and sustainability.
  • Provide oversight and/or peer review of engineering reports and technical memoranda, design calculations, drawings, and specifications for large-capacity stormwater pump stations, tide gates, conveyance systems, detention basins/storage facilities, public utility replacements, etc.
  • Coordinate with the state and federal regulatory agencies on requirements and permit adherence.
  • Develop and/or review report narratives, tables, exhibits, and graphics summarizing results of peer reviews, studies, or analyses for a variety of different audiences.
  • Assist with overall construction management/construction phase services for the execution of projects.

Requirements

  • Possess a bachelor's degree with a focus on civil/water resources and/or environmental engineering - Master's degree a plus.
  • Possess a Virginia Professional Engineering license (or be able to obtain a reciprocal Virginia PE license immediately).
  • Have a demonstrated history of project/program management, technical leadership, and independent success.
  • Be an energetic, motivated, organized, team player with excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Have 20+ years of practical experience in engineering design and management with a focus in water/wastewater/stormwater infrastructure improvement.
  • Demonstrated experience in business development, including:
  • - Proposal development.
  • - Ability to establish, develop, and maintain client relationships.
  • Experience in project/program management to include:
  • - Successful contribution to technical projects within multidisciplinary teams.
  • - Oversight of staff and/or subcontractors as part of managing tasks or projects to ensure adherence to schedule and budget restrictions.
  • - Client coordination.
  • Design-Build and/or Progressive Design-Build experience is a plus.
  • Design/management of public utilities and other water-related facilities.
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal design standards and requirements.
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
civil engineeringwater resources engineeringenvironmental engineeringproject managementstormwater designsediment and erosion controldesign calculationsconstruction managementproposal developmentclient coordination
Soft Skills
technical leadershipteam playerwriting skillsverbal communication skillsorganizational skillsmotivatedenergetic
Certifications
Virginia Professional Engineering licenseMaster's degree in civil/water resources or environmental engineering