Senior Project Manager - Energy Sector

Civil & Environmental Practice

Michael Baker International’s civil engineering professionals manage and staff active projects in over 40 countries on five continents. Services are provided for a broad range of projects and capabilities, including highways, airports, bridges, rail and transit systems, government and commercial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, oil and gas infrastructure, and commercial/urban development. Our fields of expertise span all areas of civil engineering and include an extensive variety of specialty disciplines, such as environmental compliance and restoration, coastal engineering, urban development, and mining.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the team based out of our Moon Township, PA office and working on the Homer City Project in Blairsville, PA. Acting independently, the successful candidate will plan, direct, and lead activities in support of Homer City Development’s ongoing project(s) related to natural gas supply and other miscellaneous energy based work to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

A Hybrid working arrangement is available within the Pittsburgh, PA area. This role requires onsite work Tuesday through Thursday in Blairsville, PA.  

What You’ll Do:

• Review project proposals and plans to define scope, schedule, budget, staffing needs, and resource allocation
• Develop and implement work plans and project methodologies for large, complex, multi‑discipline projects
• Plan, staff, and manage all phases of projects, including recruitment, assessment, and allocation of internal and indirect resources
• Lead and direct project teams including outside consultants to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Provide advanced technical guidance, coaching, and problem resolution to project personnel
• Monitor project performance through status reports; adjust plans, schedules, and resources as needed
• Perform strategic and financial analysis, including complex cost management and reporting
• Prepare and present project reports for clients, management, and other stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; act as a strategic partner to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
• Identify and pursue future work opportunities through client engagement and negotiation
• Coordinate project activities with government and regulatory agencies as required

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 15 years of related experience
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Projects a plus
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, cost estimates, reports, calculations, permit applications and detailed schedules.
• Proven ability to successfully manage large, complex projects
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated risk assessment, mitigation, and change management capabilities
• Strategic, creative thinker with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Effective management of project budgets, schedules, and contingencies
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across offices and subconsultants

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position $124,000 - $187,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.   

Why Choose Us:

• 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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Michael 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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environment