Project Manager, Land Development

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Supported by more than 3,400 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.

LAND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE

Through an integrated approach to all stages of land development, Michael Baker guides clients through the entire life cycle of a project, from due diligence, initial site planning, and entitlement approvals to final engineering, construction management and surveying.

Engineering integrated with in-house planning and surveying excellence and combined with a commitment to achieving clients' strategic goals, results in quality service and project delivery in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Michael Baker's skilled land development team engages with high-priority clients on a wide range of project types, including commercial and retail developments, industrial and office parks, educational and governmental facilities, housing developments, and public infrastructure.

DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will be joining our robust Land Development team in Santa Ana, CA. The Project Manager position is ideal for a motivated candidate with experience in the land development industry.

The candidate must demonstrate strong project management skills and have the ability to adapt to the Michael Baker International operational processes while working with a positive, innovative team comprised of youthful and seasoned professionals.

The Project Manager position will grow and manage a team dedicated to land development services to execute existing work and to grow the practice.

• Lead project delivery in a position responsible for technical design, project financial performance, scope and schedule management, and quality control.
• You'll be expected to participate in and / or lead diverse project teams and oversee and mentor staff.
• Lead business development including technical and price proposal development.
• Participation in marketing, professional industry involvement, and client development activities.
• Interaction with internal and external clients to ensure project delivery and client satisfaction.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• You'll need a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a minimum 10 years of related industry experience.
• Registered Professional civil engineer in California.
• Strong track record of overseeing successful delivery of projects that include land planning and feasibility, entitlements, site design, site grading, earthwork balance, drainage, utilities, sanitary collection and water distribution systems, storm water management, erosion and sediment control designs / plans.
• Demonstrated supervisor / mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated successful working relationships on behalf of client interests; experience and professional ties within the commercial, industrial, residential, and / or institutional markets.
• Drive to be a leader in the company and professional community.
• Strong engineering judgement with hands-on experience and technical skills in land development design.
• Experience leading profitable projects, developing and tracking project scope and budget, change orders, and invoicing.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team and collaborating with other design professionals to development high quality design solutions resulting in client satisfaction.
• Entrepreneurial spirit to grow client base and grow the practice.
• Familiarity with local agencies and first-hand knowledge of permitting process.
• You'll have experience participating at local municipal meetings, coordinating with other project professionals, meeting with clients, and meeting / negotiating with various permit agencies.
• Knowledgeable in water quality management, LID and NPDES requirements.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $125,000-$185,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

B ENEFITS

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.

About the Team

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's civil engineering professionals manage and staff active projects in over 40 countries on five continents.

Services are provided for a broad range of projects and capabilities, including highways, airports, bridges, rail and transit systems, government and commercial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, oil and gas infrastructure, and commercial / urban development.

Our fields of expertise span all areas of civil engineering and include an extensive variety of specialty disciplines, such as environmental compliance and restoration, coastal engineering, urban development, and mining.