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Michael Baker International · 1 week ago

Principal / Project Director - Environmental Planning

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $236K/yr

15+ years exp

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services focused on improving communities. The Principal Environmental Planner/Project Director will oversee project delivery, business development, and marketing efforts, while managing a team and coordinating with local professionals to expand the company's reach in Los Angeles.

ArchitectureInformation TechnologyService Industry

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

The oversight, management, and/or preparation of Initial Studies, EIRs, joint documents, and other CEQA/NEPA documents for clients

Business development with Los Angeles agencies and clients

Leadership of 2-5 staff members

Team coordination, marketing, business development pursuits, and working both with our local professionals and the other offices of Michael Baker International

Qualification

Environmental scienceCEQA/NEPA documentationBusiness developmentAnalytical skillsOralTeam coordinationWritten communicationRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Biology, Planning, Ecology or a related field is required

Ability to build relationships with a wide variety of people is required

Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently as well as in multi-disciplinary teams is required

A desire to produce first-class work and the ability to quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company's service offerings, and the standards relevant to your projects is required

Candidate must have a Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Candidate must have the ability to work remotely as well as limited in-person attendance at Michael Baker's Los Angeles or Long Beach offices

Candidate must have the ability to travel locally (primarily Los Angeles County) for client meetings, staffing support, community outreach/stakeholder meetings, and public hearings

Preferred

15 or more years of experience is preferred. (Candidates with less experience but otherwise excellent credentials will also be considered.)

Candidate should have a strong understanding of Los Angeles and relationship(s) with agencies or key clients is preferred

Benefits

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

Company

Michael Baker International

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Michael Baker International is a Critical Service Provider company.

Founded in 1940

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://mbakerintl.com/

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