Department Manager - Dams/Surface Water

JOB DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Michael Baker International is seeking a Department Manager to lead our Dams and Surface Water Group in the Great Lakes Region. The Dams and Surface Water Department resides within the focused Water Practice within our Pittsburgh, PA Office and represents a dedicated business line that is focused on the inspection, assessment, remediation, and design of high hazard dam facilities as well as public and private drainage systems, BMP design, NPDES permitting, and H&H Analysis. The successful candidate will be responsible for building Michael Baker International’s role throughout the nation 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. Our projects involve supporting the Public and Private sectors with a focus design and assessment of spillways, penstocks, and other dam structure components; stormwater collection and conveyance systems; natural channel design; and bridge hydraulics, scour, floodplain evaluation projects. Candidates should also be experienced with permitting processes through agencies such as Dam Safety, FERC, and Army Corps of Engineers. A willingness and ability to travel within western Pennsylvania and the Great Lakes region on an as needed basis is required. This is a unique opportunity to oversee all aspects of a water resources engineering 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, profit and loss and leadership. Additional responsibilities include: Meet with existing clients to identify upcoming opportunities and confirm performance on existing contracts Monitor and implement strategies to fulfill business performance objectives Develop new client relationships Coordinate with other offices to facilitate workshare, the implementation of best practices and developing work with those offices requiring civil engineering services Accompany other project staff at client meetings to further develop business with existing clients Monitor project execution to ensure our services are being performed to a high standard Lead strategic pursuits and QA technical and cost proposals Ensure QA/QC procedures are being implemented on all department projects Provide technical oversight and guidance of engineering solutions Conduct operational meetings with staff to review and evaluate workload, resource planning, project performance, and business development opportunities Lead the team at every opportunity to articulate your vision and establish your personal standards for professionalism, teamwork, quality, and technical excellence 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 Identify training opportunities for staff consistent with their career objectives Provide honest, prompt, and constructive feedback to personnel Attend and participate in industry events 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 Civil or Environmental Engineering 10-15 years of civil and/or environmental engineering experience in design and management of stormwater and surface water engineering projects Pennsylvania or Ohio P.E. license, or have the ability to obtain one Strong leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen that wants to be empowered to develop this great opportunity Knowledge of local, regional, and national civil engineering initiatives Proven supervisory skills Experience working in and managing a diverse staff in a hybrid workplace setting Strong problem-solving and verbal / written communication skills Ability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts COMPENSATION The salary range for this position is $115,065 - $179,718. 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 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.