Michael Baker International
Water Practice Executive (Finance)
WATER PRACTICE
Consistently ranked nationally by Engineering News-Record as a Top 10 Water firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of water resources planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection.
As our population and metropolitan areas grow, the efficient storage and conveyance of clean, secure water and the transport and disposal of residual wastes are vital to our well-being. Major rain events and natural disasters, such as hurricanes and floods, as well as climate change and its resulting drought, tax our nation's water supply, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. We understand the critical importance of our aging infrastructure, and we make it a priority to assist clients in continually improving these systems for future generations.
Michael Baker's water professionals provide 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, development of concepts through to final 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.
Michael Baker is seeking a Water Practice Executive to join our team in Santa Ana and lead the expansion of our Water Practice.
DESCRIPTION
The Water Practice Executive provides oversight of day-to-day operations while developing, guiding, and managing the growth of a balanced portfolio, reflective of the enterprise capabilities of Michael Baker International. The Water Practice Executive will grow our Surface Water, Transportation Drainage, Water Quality, and Water/Wastewater Practices. Working closely with our local water professionals, this individual will be charged with the development and implementation of an innovative business strategy, identifying and leading key pursuits, and establishing strategic relationships with clients and teaming partners. The Water Practice Executive will lead and support marketing efforts, business development, client engagement, lead and mentor professional technical staff, project implementation, financial management of the business, and participation in professional organizations.
The Water Practice Executive will:
•Develop and lead strategic direction and growth strategies across clients, markets, and geographies leading to revenue and profit growth.
•Diversify the service offerings in the practice based on client and market opportunities
•Develop and maintain client, stakeholder, and teaming partner relationships.
•Work closely with the Southern California water leadership team in pursuit identification, capture strategy, proposal development, and pricing.
•Identify, attract, and on-board top industry talent.
•Lead market/industry outreach including involvement in professional associations technical articles, conferences, and boards.
•Lead staff development focused on leadership, career growth, and technical mentorship within your area of expertise. Identify and develop emerging talent and leadership to create upward opportunity and succession planning.
•Establish a positive, engaging atmosphere within the water practice.
•Provide project execution, technical, managerial, and financial oversight to the portfolio of projects in the practice.
•Operate as the Principal-in-Charge or Project Manager for critical pursuits.
•Be responsible for managing the Profit and Loss (P&L) for the water practice.
•Manage the day-to-day operation of a 50+ person team in Surface Water, Transportation Drainage, Water Quality, and Water/Wastewater.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
•20+ years in Engineering or Project Management with 10+ years supervising engineering personnel
•10+ years of extensive experience in either Surface Water, Water Quality, or Water/Wastewater.
•PE (State of California), CFM (desired)
•Have excellent communication and writing skills
•Entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to be a leader at Michael Baker to grow our water practice
•Computer Skills: MS Office Suite
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $131,000-$302,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.The Water Practice Executive provides oversight of day-to-day operations while developing, guiding, and managing the growth of a balanced portfolio, reflective of the enterprise capabilities of Michael Baker International. The Water Practice Executive will grow our Surface Water, Transportation Drainage, Water Quality, and Water/Wastewater Practices. Working closely with our local water professionals, this individual will be charged with the development and implementation of an innovative business strategy, identifying and leading key pursuits, and establishing strategic relationships with clients and teaming partners. The Water Practice Executive will lead and support marketing efforts, business development, client engagement, lead and mentor professional technical staff, project implementation, financial management of the business, and participation in professional organizations.