WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private sector commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 4,900 employees across nearly 90 office locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

INTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORY

The Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical is one of the business verticals at Michael Baker International with more than 850 professionals located across the country. Established as a national professional and consulting services delivery platform, we unite architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver holistic and innovative solutions that address the business and project objectives of our clients. We serve clients across various sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.

Integrated Design leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering, as well as architecture and planning. Our Advisory capabilities include providing solutions across the project life cycle along with resilience services. This offering showcases the firm’s expertise in areas such as strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, energy resiliency and more.

Over the past 85 years, Michael Baker has built a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity as we partner with our clients to solve complex built environment and critical infrastructure challenges. We have achieved success as a company by employing a solutions-oriented mindset and continually evolving our capabilities to best serve our clients. The Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical supports our long-term growth strategy, enhanced capabilities and unique areas of expertise that focus on high performance buildings, intelligent systems and critical infrastructure. We are focused on a holistic approach, informed decision-making and innovative solutions for our clients. This supports our goal to aggressively pursue, win and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients, as well as expand into new markets.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an enthusiastic, articulate, and motivated Federal Program Manager for our Integrated Design & Advisory vertical. This Federal Program Manager will be focused on Department of Defense (DoD), Army (USACE), Navy (NAVFAC), Air Force (AFCEC) and other agencies to promote multi-disciplinary, cross-practice planning, design leadership/management, all focused on expanding and growing our federal markets and programs.

This Program Manager position will provide client management, strategic planning, lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams executing federal programs. A significant priority for our team is continued growth of our federal (Department of Defense – DoD) markets, specific to Architecture/Engineering (A/E) IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC, and MACC (D/B) contracts vehicles for USACE, NAVFAC, AFCEC, and other DoD components.

The candidate will demonstrate successful experience with federal clients delivering programs and projects, including management of geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary, collaborative project resources. Responsible for all aspects of program management, the candidate must also be adept in evaluating potential opportunities to determine probabilities of success, providing recommendations, determining project time frames, and funding limitations, outlining procedures for accomplishing project requirements, and allocating available resources to various project phases. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to develop new, and strengthen existing, positive relationships, both internally and externally, with colleagues and new clients, respectively. Articulate, concise, and consistent communication is essential for collaborating with leadership and project resources to outline workplans, responsibilities, quality management, risk assessment, and scope of authority, all the while ensuring that project milestones and objectives are accomplished within the prescribed scope, schedule, and budget parameters, clearly documenting, and communicating project progress to team and leadership.

Other essential skills include creative problem-solving, organizational skills, financial project management skills, capture and production management capabilities, and a proven understanding of construction documents and constructability.

Michael Baker International is seeking a dynamic and driven Federal Program Manager to join our Integrated Design & Advisory team. In this role, you’ll lead strategic growth across numerous Federal agencies—including DoD, USACE, NAVFAC, and AFCEC—by overseeing multi-disciplinary programs and delivering innovative planning and design solutions.

You’ll play a key role in expanding our Federal Architectural & Engineering portfolio through IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC, and MACC (D/B) contract vehicles. This position blends client engagement, program leadership, and team mentorship, with a focus on delivering high impact results across geographically dispersed project teams.

We’re looking for someone with a proven track record in federal program delivery, strong communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to drive strategy, assess opportunities, and manage scope, schedule, and budget with precision. If you’re passionate about building relationships, solving complex challenges, and shaping the future of federal infrastructure—this is your opportunity.

FEDERAL MARKET STRATEGY

  • Maximize Michael Baker’s portfolio and capabilities in federal markets.
  • Align and collaborate with Michael Baker’s federal team and operations in strengthening the company’s commitment to delivering quality projects and innovative solutions for new and existing federal clients.
  • Champion collaboration, expanding the breadth and depth of federal talent, and provide oversight for programs and processes related to the company’s federal markets and programs.
  • Research and assess U.S. congressional and executive branch priorities; remain current and knowledgeable on recent and pending legislation and budgetary items.
  • Research federal market trends/client needs and determine positioning of the company and local team towards capturing increased or new market share. Examples include DoD Energy Resilience Conservation Investment Program, Missile Defense, and other emerging initiatives.
  • Assist with the development of gap analyses, competitive assessments, discriminators and key win themes, and overall win strategy/value proposition.
  • Actively engage in business development strategy with project managers, subject matter experts, market and practice Leads, operations, and regional directors.
  • 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.
  • Assist and/or lead the strategy and messaging for targeted pursuits, including all elements to craft winning proposals.
  • 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.
  • Develop new federal programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.

PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGEMENT

  • Actively engage in robust, consistent communication with key existing clients/programs to determine needs, preferences, and future program opportunities.
  • Create and manage near and long-term goals for programs in which the candidate is engaged. Consistent collaboration with Michael Baker federal national market leads and operations is anticipated.
  • Routinely assess our program strengths and identify areas for improvement. Continually monitor program risks and strive to address and mitigate.
  • Coordinate throughout the federal enterprise, leveraging the strength and diverse array of talents of our organization to effectively meet our client’s needs.
  • Lead and manage large scale IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC, etc. programs to ensure projects are delivered with excellence and quality to client and Michael Baker standards.
  • Actively engage as a Project Manager, Deputy Program Manager or Program Manager on select federal projects.
  • Prepare, lead, champion, and influence teams to successfully deliver federal projects. Lead efforts to manage military construction and SRM (Renovation) programs.
  • Develop/implement project work plans/methodologies for complex projects, as applicable. Mentor and lead project/task order managers for programs in which the candidate is engaged.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of multi-disciplinary staff to ensure project progression per schedule, on budget, and within scope parameters.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess proficient experience and understanding of interdisciplinary relationships between technical resources, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated business development/marketing experience as a “Seller-Doer” including proposal management and technical response proposals (SF330, Design/Build, etc.).
  • Build rapport and establish positive relationships with existing and prospective clients to ensure client-focused performance.
  • Understand our competitor services and offerings; actively build our technical services to be comparable with, or superior to, competitors’ consulting service offerings.
  • Possess excellent computer skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
  • Specific experience with Design/Build and other emerging alternate project delivery methods is preferred.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • BS/BA Architecture or Engineering; Bachelor of Architecture; or MS/MA Architecture or Engineering.
  • Licensed Architect (RA/AIA) or Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Minimum of 25 years of experience in the coordination and management of Federal DoD and/or Federal Civilian markets, programs, and projects.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Credentials preferred.
  • Travel (25%+/-) is anticipated based on program/project responsibilities.
  • US Citizenship is Required

COMPENSATION

The National salary range for this position is $155,522- $250,000. The actual salary offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate, and relative to salary ranges in the offering office.

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 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 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.

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