DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an Office Executive in our Cary, North Carolina office. In this role, the successful candidate will lead 140 staff and will be responsible for leading and managing the profitability and growth as an integral part of the MidAtlantic Region operation while coordinating across the state in all facets including:

• Strategic Business Planning
• Financial Management
• Technical Oversight
• Staff Development
• Business Development
• Quality Assurance
• Client Management
• Community Engagement

EXPECTATIONS

• Lead and develop a group of 140 professionals servicing federal, state, county, municipal, and private sector clients
• Manage the P/L of the North Carolina office in conjunction with that of the MidAtlantic Regional operations, including revenue recognition, and cash and overhead management
• Collaborate with regional practice leads in planning, directing, and implementing an aggressive marketing/business plan to leverage existing relationships and develop new relationships to grow backlog.
• Monitor client satisfaction and serve as the firm’s responsible contact. 
• Grow and protect core business while adding new markets, new clients, and broadened capabilities.
• Manage professionals who have oversight of employees in various marketing, finance, office administration, production, and technical departments.
• Manage client relationships and guide the application of the greater Michael Baker services to add value in new and existing clients.
• Lead a team of personnel to expand the services, brand, and market share of Michael Baker Serve for state, local and federal clients and within the communities we serve.
• Lead your team to recruit, interview, hire, develop, and appraise employees to grow talent.
• Negotiate contractual arrangements to assess, mitigate, and eliminate risks.
• Develop and implement strategic plans with short, medium, and long-range goals and objectives in conjunction with Mid Atlantic Regional plans.
• Regularly review and analyze project activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to manage department or division progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction by mentoring and motivating staff on issues such as performance feedback, technical guidance, financial management, and client management.
• Identify and develop emerging talent and leadership to create upward opportunity and succession planning.
• Workshare and development of balanced office portfolio reflective of Michael Baker enterprise capabilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
• 15+ years in Engineering or Project Management with focus in either Transportation, Bridge, Water, or Municipal Services
• 10 + years in a supervisory role
• Operations and Business development experience
• Familiarity with Alternative Delivery capture, risk management and pricing  (DB, CMAR, Progressive DB, P3s) 
• PE, AICP or AIA license preferred
• Government experience or the ability to interact successfully with Local (County, Municipal), State and Federal Agencies
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

COMPENSATION

The compensation range for this position is $169,837- $236,362 and will depend on the incoming candidates experience and skill set. This position is also bonus eligible.

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  

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