Michael Baker Intl. is hiring: Technical Director in Alexandria

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is actively seeking a Technical Director for our office in Alexandria, VA! You’ll be a part of our team of talented engineers working on a variety of water, wastewater, stormwater and municipal infrastructure projects that include planning, design, engineering and construction support, with a focus on pipelines, pump stations, metering/flow control facilities, storage tanks, utility relocations, stormwater systems, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering

• Responsible as Technical Lead on complex projects/programs, providing technical leadership and direction to project teams, and being a technical resource to provide technical solutions to multiple offices.
• Provide technical expertise and overview to staff.
• Provide technical reassurance to MBI clients and stakeholders.
• Maintain awareness of technical developments; seek opportunities to develop a professional profile and thought leadership through presentations to relevant conferences/meetings.
• Ensure awareness of health and safety in all aspects of design and operations.
• Execute and monitor QA/QC procedures and client/federal requirements for Quality. Participate in regional QC/QA reviews/audits.
• Seek and document regular feedback from clients on the quality of MBI performance, technical.
  solutions and delivery and advise on the appropriate mitigation.
• Active participation in technical committees for trade organizations and industry standards.
• Work with client and stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project objectives and to help recommend protocols for working together.

Management Related

• Prepare scope of work and cost estimates for proposals on as needed basis.
• Build and maintain effective and enduring relationships with other Michael Baker International offices and external organizations to foster cooperation in relevant fields.
• Assist in the development of firm-wide talent through technical coaching and mentoring.
• Assist National Practice Leads, Office Executives, Regional Directors, and Regional Practice Leads as applicable on major pursuits, lending technical credibility/expertise to the pursuit team.

General

• Develop and instruct technical courses internally to grow talent and develop staff.
• Instruct technical courses for clients on a fee basis.
• Participate in internal and external professional development activities.
• Strive to serve in leadership positions for professional groups and/or serve on local or national technical committees (TRB, AASHTO, ASCE, IBTTA, PCI, etc.).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No Direct Supervisory Responsibilities.

Other Specific Responsibilities

• Assist PMs in business development and proposal writing.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 15+ years of related experience.
• Professional Licensure: PE, SE, AICP, etc.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $175k - $260k. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.