Office Executive II

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an Office Executive to lead the team of more than 35 professionals in our Houston, TX office. The successful candidate will be Michael Baker’s lead for the Houston operation, and responsible for leading and managing the profitability and growth as an integral part of the Texas and Southern Region operation. The candidate will LEAD the Houston 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 professionals servicing federal, state, county, municipal and private sector clients
• Manage the P/L of the Houston office in conjunction with that of the Texas and Southern 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 5-10 professionals who have oversight of 35-50 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.
• Serve as the “face of Michael Baker” to the local and regional community.
• 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 Texas and Southern 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 in Civil Engineering or related field
• Strong engineering judgment and solid background in transportation
• 15+ years in engineering or project management
• 10+ years in a supervisory role
• Experience managing a P/L preferred
• Direct relationships and contacts with TxDOT, toll authorities, municipal and private clients, and contractors
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Oracle-based ERP Project Financial Reporting System

 

COMPENSATION

The compensation range for this position is $149,552-$259,064 and will depend on the incoming candidates experience and skill set. 

 

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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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 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 transforma