Project Manager, Surface Water

Michael Baker International•Santa Ana, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker’s Santa Ana office is seeking a Project Manager for our Surface Water group. With decades of local success to build upon, this is a great opportunity for a stormwater professional to take the next step in their career and work with a team of talented engineers delivering a variety of surface water infrastructure projects. You will grow with our team in the local market while working collaboratively with the regional and national Water team to collectively take on larger client needs. The role includes a mix of people, clients, and project responsibilities. Interest in learning and executing a business development process, providing guidance to and supporting the team in delivering projects, and ensuring quality project execution are key characteristics of the person who will excel in this role.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Engineering, or related discipline
Professional Engineer registration in California (P.E.)
8+ years in engineering and/or project management with 2+ years supervising engineering personnel in the surface water management space
Experience with team leadership, business development, and project execution for a variety of public works projects
Motivated self-starter, versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects while leading a Surface Water team
Excellent technical writing and communication skills

Nice To Haves

A proven track record of responsibility and experience interfacing with clients is preferred
Participation and/or leadership role in industry organizations is desired.

Responsibilities

Engage with the department members to provide mentorship by understanding their strengths, working with them to develop a career path, and involving them meaningfully in projects and pursuits to support their development.
Communicate effectively and coordinate with project team members, including other disciplines and teaming partners.
Maintain responsibility for development and oversight of project budgets, schedules, and management of staff workload to optimize department financial performance.
Participate as an engaged member of the Surface Water Team at office events and meetings.
Lead a project team while maintaining responsibility for planning, design development, calculations, presentations and overall project development for water resources projects.
Work with other project managers, office leaders, and the regional team to identify target clients and programs to develop and implement a Strategic Plan to grow the team.
Cultivate and maintain client and partner relationships as well as lead proposal development and interview preparation for key projects.
Support the Surface Water team and other departments with capture planning and proposal development.
Professionally represent Michael Baker International at professional organizations through active participation and during technical meetings with agency staff, clients, and contractors.
Implement a Quality Program that ensures delivery of accurate deliverables.
Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to surface water projects.
Prepare and review technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents.