Project Manager, Dam Safety

Proposal Specialist

(Remote or Hybrid working arrangement is available within the Great Lakes region)

Water Practice

Michael Baker International’s Water Group provides innovative consulting, planning and engineering solutions for the entire spectrum of the water cycle.

We have proven experience in providing a full range of professional services from scientific and technical analysis, concept through design, and construction support services.

Protection and management of water resources start at the watershed level and follows the movement of water through urban and agricultural areas, streams, lakes and reservoirs, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and water/wastewater treatment plants.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a Project Manager, Dam Safety to join our team.

The successful candidate will manage projects that may involve a broad range of project types, including 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 Project Manager will act as the design task leader for dams and surface water projects; responsible for task budget and schedules, attending and actively participating in client meetings, and assisting in developing marketing proposals.

 Ideal candidates will be expected to demonstrate experience in 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.

What You’ll Do:



* Develop and manage projects and proposals to meet client and regulatory needs


* Work closely with the clients and regulatory agencies as part of a multi-discipline team


* Develop project scope of work documents and project plans that include an analysis of benefit, cost, work schedule, and any related risks


* Lead design team in developing project drawings, technical specifications, schedule, and bid tabs


* Monitor and communicate project related issues, scope changes variances and contingencies that may arise during the construction of projects


* Develop innovative and cost-effective solutions to construction related conflicts and RFIs


* Meet with and effectively communicate with project partners, project stakeholders and public to maintain strong relationships


* Mentor junior staff


* Assist in marketing for the surface water discipline, the office, and the Company

What You Need to Succeed:


* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering degree


* Registered Professional Engineer (PE)


* 10+ years as an Engineer working in the dams, levee, and surface water design space


* Familiarity with basic hydrology and hydraulic design software
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