AVIATION PRACTICE

Michael Baker International knows the business of airports - from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 75 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call "extension of staff" to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure. We partner in success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is actively seeking an Aviation Department Manager to join our staff and oversee project performance for aviation projects in the State of Louisiana. This position can sit anywhere in the state of Louisiana.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as Engineer of Record on various airport projects, responsible for completing quality plans, specifications, estimates, and reports with little to no guidance
• Serve as Department Manager, responsible for project profit and loss
• Interface with airport clients for projects and pursuits
• Mentor staff on design and construction tasks, providing technical guidance
• Provide review for quantities and construction cost estimates
• Prepare and interpret technical reports and test results
• Communicate with clients regarding project issues
• Maintain technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars, conferences, attending in house systems/management training.
• Supervise, mentor and monitor annual goals for 1-4 direct reports.
• Assist with project pursuits and proposal development

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of civil engineering design experience with a concentration in airport airside and landside design.
• Professional Engineer in the State of Louisiana, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Broad knowledge of aviation planning, programming, design, and construction.
• Knowledge and experience with the AIP and the grant programs preferred.
• Knowledge of FAA Airports policies and procedures, including FAA Advisory Circulars preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial site and roadway design and construction.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and knowledge of Microsoft Project scheduling software.
• Knowledge of drainage engineering software, drainage design, and drainage permitting
• People management and leadership skills. Ability to manage and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines.
• Attention to detail and effective decision making, organization, and editing skills.

#LI-remoteMichael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

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.Michael Baker is actively seeking an Aviation Department Manager to join our staff and oversee project performance for aviation projects in the State of Louisiana.