Architectural Department Manager (Finance)
WHO WE ARE
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 4,000 employees across nearly 90 office locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .
INTEGRATED DESIGN & ADVISORY/ ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING ENGINEERING
Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings - Architecture, Planning, Engineering, and Project Management - to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions. From high-profile, high-image landmarks to economical, utilitarian solutions, our professionals understand balancing 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."
Our broader Integrated Design/Advisory Vertical is focused on providing full-service Planning, Design, Architecture, Engineering (MEP, Structural and Fire Protection), Cybersecurity, Commissioning, Cost Management, and Program Management services for Government, Institutional, and Private Sector clients. This specific role, working with both operational and client development leadership will play a crucial role in driving business growth while ensuring the successful delivery of projects.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking an Architecture Department Manager, focused on leading our Dallas, TX Architecture Team. This leadership position provides oversight and direction for our Architecture resources, within our multi-disciplinary Practice, as well as evolving Market Sectors; and encompasses establishing and implementing goals and objectives, developing, and promoting the Practice's values and strategic plans, and positioning the Practice for growth. Promoting a seller-doer culture, this leadership position is also focused on growing local/regional business development, relationships, and opportunities, as well as protecting and growing established markets such as Federal, Aviation, Transit, and Healthcare, in conjunction with our multi-disciplinary Practice leadership team.
Priorities include marketing/proposal development, emphasizing creative design solutions, technical execution, and performance excellence for Architecture projects worldwide. This position provides leadership for multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams comprising architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and building systems engineers (SMEPFP). Specific candidate responsibilities include:
- Challenges the status quo.
- Collaborates with Practice leadership to support the Practice's market leaders in developing local and diversified market initiatives.
- Ensures consistent use and application of operations management tools and conduct weekly meetings to facilitate effective resource planning, quality management, and coordinated project execution.
- Develops/implements project work plans/methodologies for complex projects.
- Directs and coordinates activities of multi-disciplinary staff to ensure project progression per schedule, on budget, and within scope parameters.
- Works with Operations Managers to ensure staff maintains certifications and current licensing and training requirements to meet government regulatory requirements.
- Actively identifies and recruits industry talent for strategic pursuits and projects.
- Actively participates with local/regional professional and community-focused organizations to grow relationships and re-introduce/educate potential clients towards the Architecture Practice at Michael Baker International.
- Encourages uniformly high design standards and monitors projects to ensure quality and production standards for all design and contract documents.
- Facilitates inter-office/inter-disciplinary collaboration, communication, and cooperation.
- Constructively critiques individual and team efforts, towards continuous improvement.
- Fosters a continuous learning culture by encouraging communication and the sharing of ideas and technical knowledge through mentoring, in-house presentations, case studies, and continuing education opportunities.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Strong leadership with a minimum 10 years of experience in the design, documentation, and management of Architecture projects and staff resources beyond initial licensure.
- Thorough knowledge of the business of Architecture with demonstrated experience leading, directing, and managing people.
- Comprehensive understanding of the collaborative inter-relationships between Architecture and engineering disciplines, clients, and constructors.
- Understanding of and experience with Design/Build and other alternative project delivery methods.
- Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) [Autodesk Revit Architecture/AutoCAD] software (current software versions) and application project implementation.
- Understanding and experience with technical specifications software, including SpecsIntact, MasterSpec, etc., as well as Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and building codes.
- Excellent communication and people skills including ability to articulate ideas, both verbally and in writing; personable and outgoing in work relationships, both externally and internally; highly precise, detailed, and self-organized; frank and candid during all business relationships.
- Business development experience is highly preferred, including research and developing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP), as well oversight of written and graphic marketing materials.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- BS/BA Architecture; Bachelor of Architecture; or MS/MA Architecture. with active licensure as a Registered Architect (RA). NCARB Certification is required, given project geography.
- American Institute of Architects (AIA) membership is highly preferred.
- LEED Accredited Professional BD+C is highly preferred.
- Travel may be required, approximately 15%.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $119,000- $207,000. The actual salary offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
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
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
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.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Michael Baker International is seeking an Architecture Department Manager, focused on leading our Dallas, TX Architecture Team. This leadership position provides oversight and direction for our Architecture resources, within our multi-disciplinary Practice, as well as evolving Market Sectors; and encompasses establishing and implementing goals and objectives, developing, and promoting the Practice's values and strategic plans, and positioning the Practice for growth. Promoting a seller-doer culture, this leadership position is also focused on growing local/regional business development, relationships, and opportunities, as well as protecting and growing established markets such as Federal, Aviation, Transit, and Healthcare, in conjunction with our multi-disciplinary Practice leadership team.
