VP of Engineering and Design Technology

DESCRIPTION
The VP of Engineering and Design Technology is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Michael Baker’s Architecture & Engineering Design technology landscape.  This role collaborates with engineering and business leaders (Regional Directors, Office Executives, Practice Leaders) and strategic partners (Autodesk, Bentley, ESRI, Bluebeam, Microsoft, etc.) to drive and develop digital enablement solutions aligned with Michael Baker’s overall strategy, business objectives, and internal and external customer requirements.  This role sets the vision, develops the strategy, enables innovation, and implements engineering solutions that align with the company’s goals and objectives, creating business value. 

The position emphasizes the integration of various technologies, fostering innovation, and leveraging AEC, geospatial, and survey skillsets to develop advanced solutions and technical deliveries.  It drives corporate digitalization, standardization, and enforcement by implementing diverse projects across multiple business units.  As a key player in shaping and leading digital delivery and IT initiatives, this role will be at the forefront of driving technological advancements in the industry.  Additionally, it provides enterprise-level strategic direction for the IT department, analyzes trends, and develops long-range plans designed to enable and expand our core offerings and establish new technology-enabled business lines.  It also involves managing support roles for internal clients, developing their self-sufficiency through training and guidance, and assisting in the creation of new client-oriented products, solutions, and services.

**Must be U.S. Citizen**

Essential Duties 
Vision and Strategy:
•    Set the vision and develop strategies for digital enablement and innovation.
•    Design engineering solutions that align with company goals and create business value.
•    Drive corporate digitalization, standardization, and enforcement across multiple business units.

Transformative Solutions:
•    Utilize generative AI, advanced analytics, and predictive design modeling to enhance project outcomes and drive innovation.
•    Help shape and support the company vision through the effective use of design technologies, ensuring alignment with the firm's overall strategy and objectives.
•    Establish digital integrated project delivery strategies and roadmaps.
•    Develop robust applications teams with expertise in engineering applications (3D/4D/5D BIM, design/build, digital construction, CAD systems) and business technologies.
•    Champion innovative digital solutions for diverse client projects.
•    Facilitate knowledge sharing and workshare through collaboration tools.
•    Partner with training teams to develop materials supporting key processes.
•    Lead the creation and operations of a digital talent ecosystem.
•    Implement and support cybersecurity application and data management controls.
•    Identify solution alternatives and enhancements to improve business performance.
•    Monitor customer satisfaction and changing requirements.
•    Develop a digital investment framework to prioritize and rationalize competing requests.
•    Serve as innovation lead on strategic client and project pursuits.

Resource Management:
•    Lead and motivate a highly functional team-based environment.
•    Coach staff in continuous improvement, customer service orientation, and career development.
•    Organize a scalable and agile team for efficient task completion.

Solution Delivery Lifecycle Management:
•    Implement and oversee standard system lifecycle processes for COTs technologies.
•    Ensure SDLC compliance and quality at critical project milestones.
•    Guide staff to complete projects on time, within budget, and according to customer requirements.
•    Report status and issues to project sponsors and executive committees.

Solution Maintenance and Support:
•    Maintain solution and security configuration information from implementation through retirement.
•    Manage solution availability and performance to meet current and future business needs.
•    Support implemented solutions from training through end-user support.
•    Identify, analyze, track, and resolve problems related to developed solutions.

Critical Competencies and Behaviors:

Technology-Related:
•    AEC Technical: Solid understanding of AEC application solutions and related cloud technologies.
•    Geospatial Technology: Proficiency in geospatial technologies such as sUAS, GIS and LiDAR, including Scan to BIM and Scan to Twin processes.
•    AI and ML: Solid understanding of how AI and ML technologies can be leveraged to enhance both inter