Department Manager – Structures/Buildings

WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients’ complex challenges.  To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
 
ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING ENGINEERING PRACTICE
Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings – architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering and project management – to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions. From high-profile landmarks to economical solutions, our professionals know how to balance image and cost appropriately for each unique situation.  At Michael Baker International, we believe that the beauty of a project resides both in performance and aesthetics – “success” to us is measured by functionality, value, and exceeding clients’ expectations to “Make a Difference.” This position offers the opportunity to live and work in the great weather, mountains, and outdoor playground of Utah or Colorado, and be an integral part of the Michael Baker A/E team. Our team is executing a wide array of interesting projects, including new F-35 aircraft hangars, pilot training facilities, GSA building rehabilitations, multi-story offices/barrac s, and more. Our multi-discipline team works together to deliver the complete package of Architecture, Structures, Mechanical, Civil and Electrical/Telecommunications engineering. Our team is also executing these projects using cloud hosted B.I.M. techniques, the most innovative design and construction delivery method in use today. This process encourages collaboration within the design team and with the builder (contractor).
 
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International seeks a Department Manager – Structural Engineering.  The Department Manager is responsible for a staff of structural engineering professionals currently in both the Salt Lake City and the Denver offices. The selected candidate will provide technical oversight, staff development, contract management, technical and cost proposal development, project performance and client management for targeted clients. 

Responsibilities: 
•Staff Oversight and Operational Management                                                       
•Performance Management
•Recruitment/Retention
•Resource management and utilization planning and forecasting
•Business development capabilities as a doer-seller; ability to write/support winning technical and cost proposals
•Client facing, primary interface with customers to include our contractor partners on design-build projects
•Collaborate with technical experts and structural engineering managers and staff from other Michael Baker offices around the country
•Some ongoing participation in professional society meetings, etc. developing and maintaining relationships with key clients, teaming partners, and potential staff hires 
•Be part of a dynamic team responsible for helping to continue to expand the structural engineering practice
•Project management and structural design production 
•Provide QC and constructability reviews of structural engineering packages
 
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
•Licensed Professional Engineer; Licensed structural engineer is highly desirable
•10-15 years of experience in the structural design of vertical construction projects in Federal Government facilities, K-12/Higher Educational facilities, institutional, and/or commercial. 
•Minimum of 5 years successfully leading structural engineering teams
•Federal DoD and/or GSA experience (desired) 
•Design/Build alternative project delivery experience (desired)
•Detailed knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria related to DoD Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings and Design of Buildings for Progressive Collapse is preferred
•Prior exposure to blast mitigation of existing buildings is a plus 
•Must be computer literate in engineering analysis and design software including STAAD Pro, ETABS, Enercalc, RAM, MS Office, etc.; working knowledge of AutoDesk Revit software would be helpful
•Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
•US Citizen, eligible for security clearance
•Available for periodic travel

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.