Water/Wastewater Department Manager Orange County or LA CA (HYBRID)

Job Description

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 Resources 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

The Water / Wastewater Department Manager will deliver projects per agreed to plan, budget, program and quality. They will lead, assign, and review work of the project delivery team;

check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services. Staff and Team management, mentorship, and development is a responsibility of the Water / Wastewater Department Manager, as well as the development and overseeing of budgets and schedules to optimize department performance.

The successful candidate will cultivate and maintain client relationships as well as lead proposal development and interview preparation and participation.

Additionally, the successful candidate will provide technical direction, support and strategic planning for future workload and resources while being a visible and active member of the Water / Wastewater community through professional organization involvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Involved with a variety of water-related projects such as water and sewer master plans; hydraulic modeling, pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, wells, lift stations, and treatment facility designs.

Mentor and Lead a project team and be responsible for planning, design development, calculations, presentations and overall project development for all water resources projects.

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, and specifications for water and wastewater pipelines and pumping stations
• Conduct technical evaluations to support planning and design related to water and wastewater systems
• Prepare and review technical memoranda, reports, drawings, specifications, and miscellaneous contract documents
• Lead the growth of the department which includes business development, client engagement, and staff growth.
• Assist technical marketing during the procurement of key projects
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with project team members including other disciplines (cost estimators, GIS, designers, and other engineers)
• Professionally represent Michael Baker International at technical meetings with agency staff, clients, contractors, and professional organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, or related discipline
• Professional Engineer registration in California (P.E.) is required
• 15+ years in Engineering and / or Project Management with 3+ years supervising engineering personnel in Water / Wastewater
• Experience with employee management, business development, writing proposals, Contract Negotiation, planning, design, and construction support services for a variety of public works projects is required
• Motivated self-starter, versatile and interested in working on a variety of projects supporting the Water / Wastewater Team is required
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word, Outlook, Project, Excel and PowerPoint is required
• Experience managing a design team is required
• A proven track record of responsibility and experience interfacing with clients is preferred

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $101,000-$232,000 This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

Workplace Flexibility : Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences.

We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.

About Us

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.

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.