Senior Aviation Architect (Finance)

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private sector commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 4,900 employees across nearly 90 office locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .

INTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORY (IDA)

Integrated Design and Advisory is one of three business verticals at Michael Baker International with more than 850 professionals located across the country. We unite architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver holistic and innovative solutions that address the business and project objectives of our clients. We serve market sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.

Our multidisciplinary approach leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines including planning, architecture, interior design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering. Our Advisory capabilities provide solutions across the project life cycle along with sustainability and resilience. This offering showcases the firm's expertise in areas such as strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, energy resiliency and more.

Over the past 85 years, Michael Baker has built a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation, and integrity as we partner with our clients to solve complex built environment and critical infrastructure challenges. We have achieved success as a company by employing a solutions-oriented mindset and continually evolving our capabilities to best serve our clients. Integrated Design and Advisory supports our long-term growth strategy, enhanced capabilities, and unique areas of expertise that focus on high performance buildings, intelligent systems, and critical infrastructure. We are focused on a holistic approach, informed decision-making, and innovative solutions to aggressively pursue, win, and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients.

AVIATION PRACTICE

From airport master plan development and terminal modernization to new runway design, Michael Baker International knows the business of airports - from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 85 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call "extension of staff" to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning experience brings a reputation for taking our collective understanding of the local airport community/environment and incorporating related elements into our design solutions. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly collaborate as partners in more than facilities and infrastructure. We partner in success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Aviation Architect with a focus on aviation to lead strategic growth within our expanding Integrated Design and Advisory team across Florida and the Southeast. This role builds on recent successes in the aviation market and is key to driving continued development, execution, and excellence in our projects across regional and national aviation and aerospace sectors.

As a champion of the seller-doer model, the Senior Architect will cultivate local and regional business opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and support established markets including federal/DoD, aviation, and transportation. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-profile public and private sector projects, shape the future of aviation architecture, and collaborate closely with senior leadership to position the practice for long-term success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Actively engage in robust, consistent communication with key existing clients/programs to determine needs, preferences, and future program opportunities.
• Create and manage near and long-term goals for programs in which the candidate is engaged.
• Routinely assess our program strengths and identify areas for improvement. Continually monitor program risks and strive to address and mitigate.
• Develop/implement project work plans/methodologies for complex projects, as applicable. Lead projects/task orders for programs in which the candidate is engaged.
• Direct and coordinate activities of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project progression per schedule, on budget, and within scope parameters.
• Coordinate throughout the IDA Vertical, leveraging the strength and diverse array of talents of our organization to effectively meet our client's needs.
• Lead and manage programs to ensure projects are delivered with excellence and quality to Client and Michael Baker standards.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Commercial aviation A/E experience is required, specifically with Florida and southeast region clients. Strategizes and leads dynamic, multi-disciplinary staff in the pursuit and execution of aviation-focused projects.
• Thorough knowledge of the business of aviation-specific architecture with demonstrated experience leading, directing and managing people and projects.
• Aviation Architecture/ Program Management qualifications include:
  • Demonstrated terminal and support facility design and project management experience for large, medium, or small hub airports.
  • Thorough understanding of airline operations, TSA checkpoint and security operations, baggage handling systems, and landside/airside facility requirements.
  • Experience developing efficient movement of passengers between ticket counters, queuing areas, baggage claim, arrival/departure roadway systems, and other terminal operations.
• Experience with aviation-specific business development is essential, including market research and developing responses to requests for proposals, as well as oversight of written and graphic marketing materials.
• Demonstrated business development/marketing experience as a "Seller-Doer" including proposal management and technical response proposals (SF330, Design/Build, etc.).
• Proficient experience and understanding of interdisciplinary relationships between technical resources, clients, and stakeholders.
• Facilitates inter-office/inter-disciplinary collaboration, communication, and cooperation.
• Provides constructive feedback to support individual and team development.
• Encourages uniformly high design and production standards and monitors projects to ensure that quality and production standards are met for all design and contract documents.
• Build rapport and establish positive relationships with existing and prospective clients to ensure client-focused performance.
• Actively participates with professional and community-focused organizations to grow relationships and introduce/educate potential clients towards the Architecture/Building Engineering Practice at Michael Baker International.
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) [Autodesk Revit Architecture/AutoCAD], technical specifications software, as well as applicable building codes, and application project implementation.
• Possess excellent computer skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to articulate ideas, both verbally and in writing; Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships, both externally and internally; highly precise, detailed, and self-organized; Communicates clearly and respectfully in professional settings
• Specific experience with Design/Build and other alternate project delivery methods is highly preferred.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• BS/BA Architecture; Bachelor of Architecture; or MS/MA Architecture (4-6 Year Degree), with active licensure as a Registered Architect (RA) in the State of Florida. NCARB certification is preferred.
• Strong leadership with a minimum of 10 years of aviation-experience in the design, documentation, and management of multi-disciplinary architecture/building engineering projects and staff resources beyond initial licensure.
• Minimum of 12 years of overall Architecture experience required
• LEED Accredited Professional (AP), or equivalent, preferred.
• Travel (25%+/-) is anticipated based on program/project responsibilities.
• US Citizenship Required

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $119,000 to $207,000 annually. 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.

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 85 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.

*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.

As an integral component of our multi-disciplinary Architecture/Engineering Practice, Michael Baker International is looking for a Project Architect who is enthusiastic and motivated to be part of ongoing and future Federal Projects. Responsibilities will include design and documentation for ongoing Federal and Department of Defense projects, along with market-driven diversification including Healthcare, Commercial, Aviation, and Transit opportunities. The Project Architect will work in multi-disciplinary, collaborative design teams with architects, interior designers, site/civil engineers, and building systems engineers. The successful candidate will demonstrate creative problem-solving, organizational skills, strong production management capabilities, and a strong understanding of construction documents and constructability.