Michael Baker International · 10 hours ago
Director of Operations - Cost Management
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $236K/yr
15+ years expMichael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, focused on innovative solutions for complex infrastructure challenges. The Director of Operations for Cost Management will be responsible for the strategy, growth, and development of the CM Practice, emphasizing business development and client relationship cultivation in various market sectors.
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Responsibilities
Driving proposal development and marketing efforts
Ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment
Leading project planning, quality management, and risk assessment
Promoting innovative capabilities, technical excellence, and performance across global projects
Focus on new business development and cultivating client relationships in private sector markets to include Corporate, Industrial, Manufacturing, Lifesciences, etc. Maximize Michael Baker’s industry exposure and capabilities in these markets, including expanding relationships with clients and industry partners while embracing emerging technologies and innovations
Support Federal and Infrastructure (Aviation, Transit, etc.) teams in the growth of these sectors and with client and industry partner relationship development as required
Grow new clients and diversify our services; engage in business development strategy with project managers, subject matter experts, market and practice leads, operations, and regional directors
Assist and/or lead the strategy and messaging for targeted pursuits, including all elements to craft winning proposals. Assist with the development of gap analyses, competitive assessments, discriminators and key win themes, and overall win strategy/value proposition
Participate in the development and execution of capture plans with the objective of increasing the win probability of targeted pursuits. Participate in Go/No-Go evaluations
Understand company and partner capabilities and limitations; assemble strategic teams and partnerships when desired; learn from industry leaders and review publications. Assist with external teaming arrangements and partnerships to include identifying, selecting, and recruiting consultant partners and subconsultants
Actively participate with professional and community-focused organizations to grow relationships and introduce/educate potential clients towards the CM Practice at Michael Baker International
Exhibit bold leadership through performance management, accountability, flexibility around unexpected issues/challenges, conflict management, and empathy
Demonstrate strong business leadership and financial acumen
Balance technical alignment with staff, projects, and clients. Coordinate throughout IDA leveraging the strength and diverse array of talents throughout our organization to effectively meet our client’s needs
Ensure consistent use and application of operations management tools and facilitate weekly coordination meetings to facilitate effective resource planning, quality management, and project execution
Encourage uniformly high standards and monitor projects to ensure that quality and production standards are met for all documents
Facilitate inter-office/inter-disciplinary collaboration, communication, and cooperation
Constructively critique individual and team efforts, towards continuous improvement
Champion staff development through coaching and mentoring
Actively identify and recruit industry talent for strategic growth
Foster 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
Establish and promote collective leadership presence within the Alexandria, VA Office, reporting 'in-person' to the physical office three (3) days per week, minimum
Regularly attend local industry and client events representing the comprehensive capabilities of IDA to promote brand awareness
Collaborate office space needs with the local Infrastructure Office Executive
Foster a positive and inclusive office culture
Provide administrative support to senior leadership as needed
Qualification
Required
Strong leadership with a minimum of 15 years of experience in Cost Management and/or related roles
BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management/Science or equivalent
Professional Engineer (PE) strongly desired
Thorough knowledge of the CM business with demonstrated experience leading, directing, and managing people
Travel (25%+/-) is anticipated based on program/project responsibilities
Preferred
Proficient experience and understanding of interdisciplinary relationships between technical resources, clients, and stakeholders
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Adobe, and Bluebeam
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills exhibited through the 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 as an oversight of written and graphic marketing materials
Company
Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a Critical Service Provider company.
5001-10000 employees
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