Water Resources Project Manager/Technical Manager

Michael Baker International · Denver

Water Resources Project Manager/Technical Manager
Hybrid

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a highly motivated individual to work in a high energy and fast paced team. As a part of our Water Team, the Water Resources Project Manager/Technical Manager will cultivate and maintain client relationships, as well as lead project pursuits by developing proposals and interviews. They will lead, assign, and review work produced by the Team; check work and progress and identify changes of scope and additional services. Staff mentorship and development are the responsibility of the individual, as well as the development and overseeing of budgets and schedules. Additionally, the successful candidate will provide technical direction, support and strategic planning while being a visible and active member of the water community through professional organization involvement.

The successful individual will support tasks such as stormwater master planning, design of stormwater systems, culverts & bridges, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, post-flood recovery support, river restoration, and stream mechanics and geomorphology. We are searching for candidates that have the ability to be a role model among peers, that are people and client-focused, and those that seek to be impactful and decisive. In this job, you will:

Spend most of your day supporting a team performing various tasks for projects in the following disciplines: watershed assessments, watershed planning studies, storm water/drainage way master plans, storm drainage design, river restoration, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, floodplain mapping studies, and post-flood recovery.
Support stormwater, floodplain development, and wetland permit applications
Support construction plans and specifications and support construction management.
Develop and maintain trusted adviser relationships with key clients.
Identify industry needs and lead market awareness including involvement in professional associations, technical articles, conferences, and boards.
Participate in ongoing strategic positioning for major surface water project opportunities.
Manage client relationships and guide the application of our services within the Water practice area to best serve the interests of the client.
Be responsible for successful contracting and project execution, working closely with regional Michael Baker International staff and office leadership.
Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are an important part of the organization and are contributing to success of your clients, your organization and yourself!

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
Fundamental understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, and stormwater design.
Professional Engineering (PE) license or the ability to obtain one
Strong attention to detail
Ownership and accountability for quality deliverables
Ability to be flexible and have self-initiative

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Basic knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include AutoCAD/MicroStation, ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro, and Hydrologic/Hydraulic models like HEC-RAS and SRH 2D)
Experience preparing engineering related calculations and analyses, analyzing data in spreadsheets and programming tools, and preparing visual aids
Experience preparing plans and specifications for storm water systems and stream channel restoration design projects
Strong track record of executing projects and overseeing successful project delivery of a diversity of surface water projects for City, County and State agencies
Demonstrated supervisor and mentoring skills
Strong proposal writing and presentation skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as exceptional organizational skills

Compensation:

The compensation range for this position is $130,000 – $160,000 per year. 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 of the incoming candidate.

Benefits:

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
Wellness benefits

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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker International is seeking a highly motivated individual to work in a high energy and fast paced team.

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