Natural Resources Department Manager

Company: Michael Baker International
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: January 3, 2022

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE Michael Baker International is a global leader in Planning, Engineering, Architecture, and Consulting professionals dedicated to developing and implementing innovative solutions to the world's infrastructure and environmental challenges. 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. PLANNING PRACTICE We create, integrate, visualize and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places. DESCRIPTION Our Natural Resources Department Manager will help grow our Natural Resources Practice in the southern California Region. This Practice includes Regulatory Permitting, Biological Studies, and Ecosystem Restoration Services for public and private clients throughout southern California. The Natural Resources Manager will be charged with development and implementation of a business strategy, overseeing the Natural Resources group, while also helping to win work and expand the Practice. -This role includes the development and implementation of a business strategy and management of key strategic projects and on-call contracts to expand the practice and opportunities for staff. - RESPONSIBILITIES ---Lead the growth of the practice and ensure that technical capabilities and processes align and support quality standards for the delivery of services. ---Maintain existing client relationships, generate additional opportunities with existing clients, and develop new clients. ---Support strategic pursuits as they may occur within the regional portfolio. ---Coordinate with Michael Baker International's West Region planning team. ---Lead the development of capabilities to enable Natural Resources Practice growth in southern California and identify the additional capabilities to support new markets and new clients including identifying strategic hires. ---Actively partner with and support the Planning Regional Practice Lead, Practice Executive, and other Department Managers in Santa Ana, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Thousand Oaks, as well as other offices across the region. ---Lead strategic planning for the practice in the southern California area focused on opportunities with the State, local agencies, and private markets. - ---Lead business development for the Natural Resources Practice (pursuits, client engagement, revenue growth). ---Oversight and management of Natural Resources' project portfolio, client engagement, and growth strategies. ---Coach, develop, and mentor staff. ---Coordinate staff participation in key state and regional conferences. ---Leverage technical expertise to drive thought leadership by presenting at conferences, publishing research and whitepapers, and/or participating in and serving as a leader in professional associations. ---Lead and grow Natural Resources' internal work share opportunities. ---Monitor project performance and financial metrics. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS ---10+ years related experience ---Four-year degree in Environmental Science, Planning or related field, Master's degree preferred QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES ---To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Natural Resources Department Manager must be capable of reviewing project technical work and providing direction and guidance to project personnel to resolve problems and ensure quality review procedures are being implemented. ---Demonstrated Natural Resources compliance expert, covering various subtopics such as state and federal regulatory permitting, baseline studies, focused surveys, habitat mitigation plans, etc. ---Candidates must demonstrate an ability to perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws. ---Familiarity with Natural Resources, Planning, federal, state, and applicable local laws and regulations. ---Demonstrated client engagement experience. ---Effective communication skills, strategic thinker with initiative and leadership in the advancement of multi-disciplined services. LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS ---Specific licenses and registrations are not required for this position. 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.

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