Who We Are

Michael Baker International offers architectural, engineering, and consulting services to various clients, including government agencies and commercial partners. With over 4,500 employees in almost 100 locations, the company emphasizes innovation and teamwork to address client and community needs. Visit https://mbakerintl.com/ for more information.

Sustainable & Resilient Solutions (SRS) Practice

Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings – architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and management – to solve client challenges from multiple perspectives, providing comprehensive, balanced, and innovative solutions. Our professionals understand how to achieve both practicality and visual appeal, tailoring each solution to the specific needs of the project. At Michael Baker International, we prioritize functionality, value, and exceeding clients’ expectations to “Make a Difference.” Our SRS Practice offers a range of planning design, architecture, engineering (MEP or equivalent experience, Structural and Fire Protection), cybersecurity, commissioning, and program management services for Government, Institutional, and Private Sector clients.

Description

We are currently seeking a Principal/Market Leader for the Southern California region based in our San Diego office. This leadership role requires expertise in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic business development plans to grow our MEP practice. This involves identifying new market opportunities and growing existing relationships. The role also involves close collaboration with affiliate companies to improve joint opportunities and tap into existing clients and markets. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for financial management and overall production/project execution. This is a seller/doer role with a 35-50% project utilization target.

Essential Duties:

Provides leadership to the operations and functional teams in the local office, ensuring alignment with company objectives. Adds new markets, new business development and clients and broadens the capabilities of the office. Leverage capabilities of and coordinate pursuits and work with sister and affiliate companies to grow revenue and client relationships across the portfolio of companies. Coordinates sophisticated projects to successful completion (on time, on budget). Focuses on new business development and cultivating client relationships in diverse private sector markets (e.g., defense contractors, industrial, aviation, healthcare, life sciences, commercial real estate, higher education, federal and public sector work) Lead the office’s financial health including budgeting, forecasting and financial performance. Ensure quality delivery of all projects by ensuring robust quality control processes are followed. Accountable for office metrics including, but not limited to: Revenue and Contribution Profit Net New Work Added and Backlog Headcount & Utilization; Provide people leadership to the office Provides mentorship and motivation to staff on performance feedback, technical mentorship, financial management, and client relations. Identifies and develops emerging talent and leadership to build upward opportunity and succession planning.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directs a total of +/- 40 employees in various business development and operations functions. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these teams. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and advising work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Professional Requirements

15 years related experience in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) leadership roles. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, business, or a related field is required. Proven experience in MEP design and project management. Strong leadership skills and the ability to empower and guide a team. Excellent communications and negotiation abilities. Familiarity with industry regulations and standard methodologies. Accurate license or certificate strongly preferred.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position $144,293 - $249,998 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. The role will be eligible for performance-based bonus based on meeting / exceeding the established performance metrics.

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 

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT 

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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