Michael Baker International
Surface Water Deputy Project Manager (Finance)
Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.
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 starts 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.
DESCRIPTION
Our Surface Water team is seeking an individual who can quickly move into the role of Deputy Project Manager (DPM) on multiple projects with the aim of growing into a Project Manager role. Many of these projects will include H&H floodplain studies performed for CTPs and FEMA. The ideal candidate will have experience or familiarity with project and task management, an aptitude for leadership, a strong sense of ownership, and natural communication skills. (S)He will work closely with existing Project Managers to oversee project staff and deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, program and quality. (S)He will lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team; provide technical direction to staff; check work and progress, attendee client meetings, and identify changes of scope and additional services.
The successful candidate will grow their internal and external networking skills with an aim to cultivate and maintain long-term client relationships as well as assisting in proposal development and strategic planning, with movement toward being a visible and active member of the Surface Water community through professional organization involvement.
The Water Resources DPM will guide and co-manage projects in the following disciplines: watershed assessments, watershed planning studies, water supply planning, storm water/drainage way master plans, storm drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain mapping studies, and flood control. Activities include:
•Gradual exposure alongside of Project Managers to develop and maintain trusted adviser relationships with key clients.
•Contribute to technical direction internally and involvement in professional associations and conferences.
•Assist our Colorado Surface Water Managers in implementing targeted client service action plans.
•Continued responsibility in project execution, leading project teams and staff across multiple offices.
•Review project financials, trend analysis, earned value, and determine corrective actions and efficiencies.
•Lead community engagement and outreach efforts.
•Participate in client meetings, create meeting materials (agendas, minutes, presentations), and follow through on assigned action items directly with clients and communities.
•Create templates and shells for deliverables and oversee staff execution.
•Contribute as lead author to reports
•Perform quality reviews and technical checks of models, calculations, and reports.
•Have an eye for innovation, automation, and process improvements
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
•4-8 years of Surface Water experience with increasing levels of responsibility
•Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Colorado PE within 1 year
•Proficient in HEC-RAS 1D/2D and a solid understanding of H&H processes
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills
•Strong attention to detail. Ownership and accountability for quality deliverables
•The capability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts
•The longer-term drive to be a leader in the company and in the professional community
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
•Knowledge of regulatory issues and key players in the Colorado surface water market.
•Track record of leadership roles in executing projects and overseeing successful project delivery of a diversity of storm water projects for City, County and State agencies
•Demonstrated mentoring skills
•Strong proposal writing and presentation skills
•Entrepreneurial spirit to grow our Colorado Storm Water practice
•Strong engineering judgment with strong background in Surface Water
•Knowledge of applications for automation, scripting, and programming (actually programming skills not required)
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. As a covered federal contractor, Michael Baker International is required to comply with Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, and its implementing guidelines. This includes ensuring that all covered employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, except in limited circumstances where there is a legal entitlement to an accommodate. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.Our Surface Water team is seeking an individual who can quickly move into the role of Deputy Project Manager (DPM) on multiple projects with the aim of growing into a Project Manager role.