Department Manager at Michael Baker International in Moon Township, Pennsylvania

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DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Department Manager of Commercial and Industrial Water Services for our Pittsburgh office located in Moon Township, PA. This position will reside within the focused Water Practice within the Moon Office and represents a dedicated business line that is focused on water supply, wastewater conveyance, stormwater collection and conveyance / green infrastructure as well as a full range of water resources engineering services. The successful candidate will be responsible for building Michael Baker International's role throughout western Pennsylvania while supporting our project teams and client base that we service. As part of Michael Baker, the opportunity also exists for the successful candidate to interface with other water focused practices across the company to share resources and best practices across a larger water community.

This is a unique opportunity to oversee all aspects of a water/wastewater business with a diverse project / client base that has the potential for significant growth. Primary responsibilities include operational oversight, technical thought leadership, staff development, business and strategy development, client management, and financial leadership.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Mentor and lead project teams and be responsible for planning, design development, calculations, presentations, and overall project development for water & wastewater projects.
• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to water and wastewater systems
• Prepare and review technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents
• Lead the growth of an engineering department focused on commercial/industrial processes which includes business development, client engagement, and staff growth.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project team members including other disciplines (cost estimators, GIS, designers, and other engineers)
• Professionally represent Michael Baker International at technical meetings with agency staff, clients, contractors, and professional organizations.
• Develop new client relationships
• Assist technical marketing during the procurement of key projects
• Coordinate with other offices to facilitate workshare, the implementation of best practices and developing work with those offices requiring water/wastewater and process engineering services
• Ensure QA/QC procedures are being implemented on all department projects
• Interview and hire new staff to fulfill current project needs while also planning for the future of the business
• Mentor engineering personnel in their technical and management competencies to help them achieve their career objectives
• Ability to work within a flexible workspace with the opportunity to maintain a hybrid schedule mixing telework and in person work

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years in Engineering and/or Project Management with 5+ years supervising engineering personnel
• Professional Engineer registration in Pennsylvania or the ability to gain it through the NCEES process.
• Experience with employee management, business development, writing proposals, Contract Negotiation, planning, design, and construction support services
• Motivated self-starter, versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects supporting the Water/Wastewater Team is required
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel and PowerPoint is required
• Experience managing a design team is required
• Experience working in and managing a diverse staff in a hybrid workplace setting
• Strong problem-solving and verbal / written communication skills

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $131,176 - $204,887. 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 Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

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.Michael Baker International is seeking a Department Manager of Commercial and Industrial Water Services for our Pittsburgh office located in Moon Township, PA. This position will reside within the focused Water Practice within the Moon Office and represents a dedicated business line that is focused on water supply, wastewater conveyance, stormwater collection and conveyance / green infrastructure as well as a full range of water resources engineering services.

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