Program Manager, Waterfront (Finance)

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an enthusiastic, articulate, and motivated Program Manager to provide multidisciplinary, cross-practice planning and design leadership/management towards expanding and growing our Waterfront/Ports and Harbors practice for both DoD and non-DoD clients. This Program Manager position will provide client management, strategic planning, lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams executing Waterfront/Port programs. In maturing our Waterfront/Port practice a significant priority for our team is continued growth of our federal (Department of Defense - DoD, DHS, etc.) markets, specific to Architecture/Engineering (A/E) IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC, and MACC (D/B) contracts vehicles for USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, USCG and other federal components. Additionally, the growth of our On-Call Commercial Port services on both coasts is a priority for our team with emphasis on west coast Ports to include San Diego, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle and Anchorage. While this position will report to the San Diego office, it will coordinate closely with the Integrated Design and Advisory group, the Federal National Markets as well as the Infrastructure Practices.

Waterfront/Port & Harbors Market Strategy:

• Maximize Michael Baker's portfolio and capabilities in Waterfront/Ports markets to further grow portfolio and support the strategic direction of the company.

• Align and collaborate with Michael Baker's federal team and operations in

strengthening the company's commitment to delivering quality projects and innovative

solutions for new and existing federal clients.

• Champion collaboration, expanding the breadth and depth of waterfront talent, and

provide oversight for programs and processes related to the company's growth of related programs

• Research federal and non-federal market trends/client needs and determine positioning of the company and local team towards capturing increased or new market share,

• Assist with the development of gap analyses, competitive assessments, discriminators

and key win themes, and overall win strategy/value proposition.

• Actively engage in business development strategy with project managers, subject

matter experts, market and practice Leads, operations, and regional directors.

• Participate in the development and execution of capture plans with the objective of

increasing the win probability of targeted pursuits. Participate in Go/No-Go evaluations.

• Assist and/or lead the strategy and messaging for targeted pursuits, including all

elements to craft winning proposals.

• Understand company and partner capabilities and limitations; assemble strategic teams

and partnerships when desired; learn from industry leaders and review publications.

• Assist with external teaming arrangements and partnerships to include identifying,

selecting, and recruiting consultant partners and subconsultants.

Program/Project Management:

• Routine communication with key clients to understand their needs, preferences, and upcoming program or project work.
• Help create and manage long-term goals for the routine collaboration with Michael Baker Federal National Market Leads will be essential.
• Help to routinely assess our program strengths and identify designated military and non-military federal agencies.
• Continually monitor program risks and strive to address and mitigate them all.
• Coordinate throughout the Michael Baker enterprise, leveraging the strength and diverse array of talents of our organization, to most effectively meet our client's needs.
• Ensure that our goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and team member performance.
• Propose changes and interventions with project teams and leadership, to ensure program and project goals are achieved.
• Help pursue, lead, and manage large-scale IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC programs to ensure all work is delivered to both the clients and Michael Baker standards.
• Produce accurate and timely reports of program status throughout its life cycle.
• Actively support the San Diego Office and Michael Baker Federal program team to anticipate, track and prioritize opportunities.
• Represent Michael Baker and its services through engagement with industry organizations (SAME, COPRI, etc.)
• Understand the diverse range of services offered by Michael Baker and then leveraging other Practices, Services, and Disciplines for various services and vice versa and how this translates into advantages and/or differentiators of Michael Baker to its clients
• Work with staff to identify outreach targets for teaming partners and clients
• Promote cross-selling of related practices and interface with internal Practice/Market Leaders and Business Developers
• Develop relationships with external teaming partners as necessary
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of Client Account Plans and help prioritize client investments.
• Participate in internal business development meetings with project managers, subject matter experts, market and practice leads, and office executives.
• Participate in go/no-go decisions.
• Cultivate Talent within your operational footprint
• Work to train and develop staff members
• Identify growth areas and staffing strategies to maximize efficiencies
• Work with staff to identify goals and plot out career paths

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• Certified Project Management Professional desired
• 20 years of experience in the industry. Desired experience is 10 years of with federal entities
• Ability to effectively multi-task under stress and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated collaborative team leadership and team building.
• Strategic thinker with high ethical and business standards.
• Excellent computer skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position $155,521- $269,422 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, skills, and physical work location.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

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

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 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.

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Michael Baker International is seeking an enthusiastic, articulate, and motivated Program Manager to provide multidisciplinary, cross-practice planning and design leadership/management towards expanding and growing our Waterfront/Ports and Harbors practice for both DoD and non-DoD clients.