Mechanical Department Manager - Military Veterans
at Michael Baker International
WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 4,000 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.
ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING ENGINEERING PRACTICE
Michael Baker International (Michael Baker) seamlessly integrates all our service offerings - architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and management - to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions. From high-profile, high-image landmarks to low-cost, utilitarian 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."
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker is seeking a Mechanical Department Manager to lead the team in our San Diego, CA, office. The successful candidate will be Michael Baker's lead for the mechanical operation staff, and responsible for business development, new work, as well as be a lead project manager for key projects with select clients. The candidate will oversee business planning, resource management, and quality assurance for the entire mechanical team. They will also be responsible for leading, developing, and growing the group of professionals servicing federal, state, county, municipal and private sector clients within the mechanical, plumbing, and piping building design expertise. The following provides additional clarification of job duties as it relates to each responsibility of this role:
Leadership and Management:
- Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers.
- Assign tasks, set goals, and monitor team performance.
- Foster a highly collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Facilitate the resource management of the team through workload planning and assignments.
- Monitor financial performance of the team to adhere to the established annual budget.
- Grow revenue from existing client base through ensuring high quality work product and regular client interactions.
- Attend local industry events to create and maintain networking connections.
- Identify and win new work from new and existing clients.
- Communicate with clients to understand their needs and provide technical expertise.
- Present project proposals and updates to clients.
- Ensure client satisfaction through effective project delivery.
- Oversee all phases of mechanical engineering or mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) projects, from design to implementation.
- Develop proposals, facilitate client contracts, establish and enforce project schedules, and monitor and adhere to project budgets.
- Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Identify and resolve any issues or deficiencies.
- Implement best practices for quality control and continuous improvement.
- Promote sustainable engineering practices.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 15 years of mechanical engineering experience; business development and sales experience in the MEP industry is preferred.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
- Strong leadership skills and management experience, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, customers, and partners.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong track record of client satisfaction and stellar quality assurance.
The salary range for this position is $119,000-$207,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
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.
San Diego, CA
Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting has been partnering with communities since 1940 to solve their most complex infrastructure challenges with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Supported by more than 6,000 employees in 90 offices worldwide, we provide a full continuum of life-cycle engineering consulting, specialized global construction, base operations, security management, systems integration and intelligence solutions. Our clients include federal, state, and municipal governments; foreign allied governments; and a wide range of private development and other commercial partners.
When Michael Baker Jr. first established his engineering firm in 1940, he envisioned a company that would serve as a property surveyor or designer of roads, bridges, buildings and sewage systems, and also as a trusted, long-term partner with local communities and distant nations. His employees strove to transform communities, companies, states and even nations, adopting dual roles as both caring neighbors and innovative nation builders. Baker instilled in his employees the drive to deliver improved quality of life and the desire to make a difference.
Baker built a lasting legacy that today forms the foundation on which we continue to serve and grow. Today, we continue to leverage our collective expertise and experience to make the communities we serve better. We strive to make them safer, more accessible, more environmentally sustainable and more livable. We facilitate their transformation supported by differentiating innovation, technologies and dedicated employees. We are change agents, leading our partners around the world into the future.
Our greatest differentiator, though, is our employees who demonstrate a world-class ability to solve complex problems. That’s why we engage our people, educate and train them, develop their careers, and invest in their futures. We give them opportunities around the world to exercise and expand their skills and expertise. We reward innovation and collaboration that lead to the best solutions for our clients. As a company, We Make a Difference.
To most effectively serve our clients, Michael Baker International is organized into three distinct business units: Engineering & Consulting; Sallyport Global Holdings; and SC3, which are described below.
ENGINEERING, PLANNING AND CONSULTING
The Engineering, Planning and Consulting business unit encompasses the complete life-cycle of planning, environmental assessment, engineering design, construction management, and facilities maintenance for projects in more than 38 countries on five continents. We provide a full continuum of solutions for a broad range of markets, including highways, bridges, airports, rail and mass transit systems, domestic and overseas government and commercial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, energy infrastructure and urban planning and development.
Professional Services – As part of Engineering, Planning and Consulting, this business unit provides high-value, differentiated engineering and professional services around the globe, including specialized construction services, cost management support and engineering support.