Job description

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions with global reach and mobility. The firm offers a comprehensive range of innovative services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private development and commercial clients. Michael Baker International’s focus is on the safety and security of people across the world through planning and engineering improvements to infrastructure and the environment, and through protection of our quality of life and freedom in support of national and international security. With more than $1 billion in annual revenue, Michael Baker International has more than 5,000 employees in over 80 offices located across the U.S. and internationally, and is ranked as the 26th largest design firm in the U.S. by Engineering News Record (ENR).
Michael Baker International’s Mission is to make a difference by providing innovative solutions to sustain the future and further the safety, security and quality of life for people across the globe by providing the highest level of expertise, unmatched quality and effective project teams for a diverse range of projects and clients.
Michael Baker International offers excellent benefit packages that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Paid Time Off, Flex-Time, 401-K Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Credit Union. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.mbakerintl.com . Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify Employer

WHO WE ARE

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

You will not want to miss out on this opportunity to serve as a Deputy Program/Project manager involved with the execution of a large, complex and long-term flood mitigation program for the City of Virginia Beach. This program includes numerous infrastructure projects and related initiatives to reduce flooding while creating beautiful recreational areas for the community to enjoy. If you are enthusiastic, self-motivated, organized and with excellent technical and communication skills, you may be the successful candidate our growing Water Practice in Virginia Beach is seeking.

This position includes working with a long-term and well-established client on ground-breaking accomplishments in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and with national Water Practice leadership in numerous Michael Baker International offices across the United States. Responsibilities include a wide array of activities including project management, oversight of subcontractors, flood mitigation design, coordination with landscape architects, construction management, stakeholder involvement and public engagement.

Michael Baker is committed to the growth of our internal personnel, and we support this with world class learning and development. The successful candidate will be mentored by seasoned program/project managers and have opportunities for career advancement. In addition, the successful candidate will have the personal satisfaction of completing activities to protect our communities as well as improve the environment we live in by creating more recreational areas. As a company, We Make a Difference!

This position is based in Virginia Beach, VA. Although there may be opportunities to work remotely, the successful candidate must be within commuting distance of the Virginia Beach office and be able to attend frequent local meetings with the client and local teaming partners.

The candidate who fills this position will be called upon to:
Work closely with the Program Manager and assist in overall management, coordination, and execution of the Program and other work

Direct and manage tasks and/or other staff and sub-consultants on efficient project execution including adherence to project scopes, budgets and schedules to ensure Baker project management and quality standards are maintained

Assist in developing detailed scopes of work and associated cost estimates, staffing requirements, schedule, coordination with sub-consultants, and overall program standards

Communicate with clients on project status including budget tracking and monthly invoicing activities with status reports to ensure client satisfaction as well to obtain follow-on work.

Assist with public engagement efforts, such as open house meetings, and development of materials to support public involvement such as presentations, brochures, and exhibits.

Lead, provide technical support to and/or oversee staff on projects in the areas of stormwater management, drainage and associated stormwater structure design, general civil engineering, sediment and erosion control, TMDL implementation planning, Low Impact Development best management practices design, compliance with state and federal environmental requirements and sustainability

Provide oversight to staff producing engineering reports and technical memoranda, design calculations, drawings, and specifications for stormwater conveyance systems, detention basins/storage facilities, pump stations, public utility replacements, etc., study methodology and results and provide recommendations based on findings

Develop proposals that present qualifications, approaches for accomplishing projects and funding limitations

Plan for and participate in field activities to compile data necessary for design, modeling, and/or reporting on environmental compliance

Coordinate with the state and federal regulatory agencies on regulatory requirements

Develop and/or review report narratives, tables, exhibits, and graphics summarizing results of studies or analyses for a variety of different audiences

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a focus on civil/water resources and/or environmental engineering - Master’s degree is a plus

Possess a Virginia Professional Engineering license (or be able to obtain a reciprocal Virginia P.E. license immediately)

Have a demonstrated history of project management, technical leadership, and independent success

Be an energetic, motivated, organized, team player with excellent writing and verbal communication skills

Have 10-15+ years of practical experience in civil engineering with a focus in stormwater

Experience in project/program management to include:
Successful contribution on technical projects within multidisciplinary teams

Oversight of staff and/or subcontractors as part of managing tasks or projects to ensure adherence to schedule and budget restrictions

Experience in the following a plus

Design of storm drain systems in coastal areas and/or areas that are tidally influenced

Design of public utility stormwater facilities

Familiarity with Stormwater Quality Requirements and Management Plans

The salary range for this position is 115,000-$260,000. This will be dependent on the location, experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

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