Director of Water/Wastewater and Construction Management

DESCRIPTION

At Michael Baker International, we're searching for a Director of Water/Wastewater and Construction Management who sees possibility everywhere: in people, in partnerships, and in the potential to build something remarkable.

With a strong foundation of success across the region, this is an exciting opportunity for a senior professional to take the next step in their career-driving strategic growth, mentoring a talented team, and delivering high-impact infrastructure solutions for our Southern California Practice .

This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives on independence and is empowered to chart the course for growth and success.

As part of the senior office leadership team, the Director will collaborate closely with other disciplines and play a key role in shaping the future of our Santa Ana office.

This includes fostering cross-disciplinary partnerships, contributing to office-wide initiatives, and helping to grow the office's presence and capabilities.

Based in our Santa Ana office, the Director will oversee a diverse portfolio of water, wastewater, recycled water, and construction management projects across Southern California.

This role blends office and technical leadership with client relationship management and project execution oversight.

The Director will play a key part in expanding our presence across Southern California while collaborating with regional and national teams to support larger initiatives.

We're looking for a dynamic leader with a proven track record in growing strong teams, business development, and technical excellence - someone who thrives on working with people to develop their careers/developing strong client relationships and delivering high-quality work that exceeds clients' expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Empower and lead Water/Wastewater and Construction Management teams, exercising independent judgment and strategic authority to guide departmental growth and project outcomes.


* Mentor and support Department and Project Managers, fostering career development and excellence in multidisciplinary project delivery.


* Reporting directly to the Practice Executive, the Director will have direct oversight of Department Managers and the authority to implement strategic initiatives and growth plans across disciplines in Southern California.


* Serve as an active member of the Santa Ana Office Senior Leadership team through which priorities for culture, strategic investment, and staff development are discussed and determined.


* Coordinate effectively with internal teams in the office, region, and across the country to maintain position as a Michael Baker Center of Excellence for these services.


* Cultivate and sustain client and partner relationships to support sustainable growth and the business development initiatives you work with the department leaders to establish.


* Support capture planning efforts across the departments and lead proposal development or...