Project Manager - Federal Architecture & Engineering

Michael Baker International•Midvale, UT

5d•$109,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Project Manager (PM II) to support growth and delivery of full-service architecture and engineering services for Federal clients, particularly Department of Defense agencies, in the Salt Lake City / Rocky Mountain / Southwest Region and across the national enterprise. The role partners with Federal National Market Leaders, business development, affiliate companies, and multidisciplinary leaders to pursue opportunities, leverage existing clients, cultivate relationships, and expand established and emerging Federal, public, and private-sector markets. Reporting to the regional AVP/Federal Program Manager within the IDA Business Vertical, the Project Manager oversees project-team resources across multidisciplinary practices and market sectors. The role manages all aspects of project delivery, including evaluating opportunities and likelihood of success, recommending approaches, determining schedules and funding constraints, defining procedures, and allocating resources. The Project Manager establishes work plans, responsibilities, quality management, risk assessment, and authority while ensuring milestones and objectives are met within scope, schedule, and budget, and communicating and documenting progress for teams and leadership. The position calls for a credentialed professional experienced in architecture and building engineering programs and projects, including management of geographically dispersed teams of architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and building systems engineers. The Project Manager supports a seller-doer culture, develops and strengthens internal and client relationships, promotes growth and IDA values, and represents the organization at regional industry and client events. In-person reporting to a physical office approximately two days per week may be expected. Travel of approximately 25% is anticipated. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

At least 10–15 years of experience beyond initial licensure in the design, documentation, and management of multidisciplinary architecture/building engineering projects and staff resources.
Strong business leadership and financial acumen.
Comprehensive understanding of the working relationships among architecture and engineering disciplines, clients, stakeholders, and constructors.
Experience with digital delivery, including BIM, and ability to collaborate with and guide teams in implementing AI-driven, generative, and parametric tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; ability to articulate ideas and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
Highly precise, detail-oriented, self-organized, frank, and candid in business relationships.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project), Adobe, and Bluebeam.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering, Bachelor of Architecture, master’s degree in Architecture or Engineering, or equivalent.
Licensed Architect (RA/AIA), Professional Engineer (PE), or professional equivalent.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Travel of approximately 25% is anticipated.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Design/Build and other alternative project delivery methods is highly preferred.
Business development experience is highly preferred, including developing RFP responses and collaborating on written and graphic marketing materials.
Project Management Professional (PMP) credential preferred.
LEED Accredited Professional (AP), or equivalent, preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with existing clients and programs to understand needs, preferences, and future program opportunities.
Assess program strengths, identify improvement areas, monitor risks, and work to mitigate them.
Coordinate across the IDA Vertical, drawing on the organization’s multidisciplinary expertise to meet client needs.
Lead and manage teams to deliver projects with quality and excellence in accordance with client and Michael Baker standards.
Develop and implement work plans and methodologies for complex projects, and lead projects or task orders for assigned programs.
Establish and promote a collective leadership presence within the Rocky Mountain Region; potentially report in person to a physical office approximately two days per week.
Establish and implement goals and objectives, promote IDA values and strategic plans, and position the organization for growth.
Attend regional industry and client events and represent IDA’s capabilities to promote brand awareness.
Evaluate potential opportunities, assess likelihood of success, provide recommendations, and determine schedules, funding limitations, procedures, and resource allocation.
Coordinate project work plans, responsibilities, quality management, risk assessment, and scope of authority, while tracking and communicating project progress.
Support business development, including development of RFP responses and written and graphic marketing materials.