Department Manager, Survey/Mapping - Inland Empire

WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 3,600 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

GEOSPATIAL PRACTICE
We are a national leader in implementing straightforward approaches to development and deployment of scalable
enterprise Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) solutions. Michael Baker International has differentiated itself and
expanded its capabilities by using the latest technologies including aerial, static and mobile Light Detection
and Ranging (LiDAR) systems that accurately determine range, elevation, and other critical mapping data. With hundreds
of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), survey, mapping and IT professionals in our Geospatial Practice across North
America, Michael Baker International possesses in-house experience and resources to support all elements of your
program needs, including: needs analysis, digitizing/data conversion, customized mapping applications, and systems
documentation, implementation, and training.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker's Inland Empire Survey Practice is seeking a Department Manager! Individual can be in any office in the Inland Empire (Ontario, Temecula or Palm Desert)

The GIT Department Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of our Survey/GIT Department. This will include managing multiple survey crews and office staff to ensure that scope, schedule and budget for the projects is upheld while maintaining the quality of deliverable upon which Michael Baker has built its reputation. This position includes business development responsibilities related to survey and mapping opportunities to support both other departments within Michael Baker, as well current and prospective clients.

• A portion of your day would be spent ensuring projects are being delivered according to the agreed scope, schedule and budget. This will include coordination with our Field Survey and Mapping staff to ensure policies and procedures are being followed and addressing any departmental needs. It will also include assistance regarding staff scheduling and resource planning
• You will coordinate with our clients to ensure we are meeting expectations as well as developing new leads and opportunities from our clients. This would include attending client meetings and conducting thorough Quality Control reviews/audits
• Time will be spent making sure we are achieving the growth goals for the Survey Group as well as continually evolving the strategy to expand in terms of both services and staffing

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Surveying preferred
• Minimum of 15 years of survey related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required
• Professional Surveyors Registration (PLS) in California is required
• Be outgoing and organized, as well as possess strong project management and operational management skills
• Ability to network and build relationships with current and prospective clients is required
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential to success in this role
• Experience in boundary analysis, computations of ALTA and topography surveys as well as perform quality control of survey plans, record plats, descriptions, and review of title commitments is required
• Proven leader of a diverse survey department as well as possess the ability to develop and implement a strategic plan for growth and geographical expansion of the team is required
• Strong multi-tasking and ability to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner is required
• Ability to provide guidance and mentoring to staff in the growing survey practice is required

COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $130,000-$232,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
 
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:  

• Medical, dental, vision insurance  
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability  
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off  
• Commuter and wellness benefits

WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY: Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.

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 Affirmative Action/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.