Principal / Project Director - Environmental Planning

Overview

We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

Position Overview

The Principal Environmental Planner/Project Director position will include an emphasis on marketing, proposal preparation, project delivery, and business development. The ability to think strategically in a fast-paced and high-growth environment is a must. Michael Baker is looking to expand its reach in Los Angeles and is looking for a candidate that supports that growth. Candidates for this position will be motivated self-starters who can work both independently, and as part of a team. Responsibilities include:

• 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

Professional Requirements

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

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $175,000.00 - $236,371.20 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

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