Regional Design Director

INTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORY (IDA)

Integrated Design and Advisory (IDA) is one of four (4) Business Verticals at Michael Baker International with more than 850 professionals located across the country.

We unite architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver holistic and innovative solutions that address the business and project objectives of our clients.

We serve market sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.

Our multidisciplinary approach leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines including planning, architecture, interior design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering.

Our Advisory capabilities provide solutions across the project life cycle along with sustainability and resilience.

This service underscores the firm's proficiency across a range of domains including strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, energy resiliency, among other areas.

Over the past 85 years, Michael Baker has built a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation, and integrity as we partner with our clients to solve complex built environment and critical infrastructure challenges.

We have achieved success as a company by employing a solutions-oriented mindset and continually evolving our capabilities to best serve our clients.

Integrated Design and Advisory supports our long-term growth strategy, enhanced capabilities, and unique areas of expertise that focus on high performance buildings, intelligent systems, and critical infrastructure.

We are focused on an integrated approach, informed decision-making, and innovative solutions to aggressively pursue, win, and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients.

Position Description

Michael Baker International is seeking an enthusiastic, articulate, and motivated Design Director for the West Region who will collaboratively lead the creative vision and elevate design excellence through our architecture practice.

This role is pivotal in shaping the future of design at Michael Baker, driving innovation, and ensuring our projects reflect the highest standards of creativity, functionality, and technical excellence.

The Design Director will collaborate closely with Michael Baker International leadership and project teams to define design strategies, inspire creative solutions, and position the firm as a leader in architectural innovation.

This design leadership role reports to and supports the Regional Architecture Principal.

As a champion of the seller-doer model, the Design Director will focus on leading and supporting regio...