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Office Executive II (Finance)



DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Office Executive II to lead a team of 35+ people for our Phoenix, AZ office. This is an outstanding opportunity to provide visionary and collaborative leadership that is integral to our success. As a recognized leader within the Phoenix and Arizona market, you'll be actively involved in client meetings and professional functions. Our ideal candidate will work closely with the Region Director and other members of the leadership team to coordinate and accurately address all business activities. You will be accountable for office-level performance, ensuring detailed execution and success. The candidate will LEAD the Phoenix, AZ operation while coordinating across the state in all facets including:

  • Strategic Business Planning
  • Financial Management
  • Technical Oversight
  • Staff Development
  • Business Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Client Management
  • Community Engagement

Leading the People:
  • Build an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
  • Set clear goals, delegate tasks, and closely implement deadlines for your team.
  • Encourage team members to excel and achieve outstanding results.
  • Listen to team members' feedback and resolve any issues.
  • Recognize training gaps and provide mentorship to cultivate an outstanding team.
  • Identify and develop emerging talent and leadership to build upward opportunities and succession planning.
  • Lead 5-6 direct reports (Department Managers), ensuring they perform to the highest standards.
  • Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments to keep the team motivated.
  • Suggest and coordinate team-building activities to cultivate a collaborative spirit.

Managing the Business:
  • Grow office revenue and profit, ensuring financial goals are met.
  • Coordinate successful contracting and project execution, collaborating closely with support staff.
  • Stay current with industry knowledge to leverage Michael Bakers positioning for opportunities.
  • Ensure staff works in an efficient and profitable manner, delivering high-quality work in the most effective way.
  • Promote work share and develop a balanced office portfolio reflective of Michael Baker International's enterprise.
  • Deliver the vision through the planning and execution of the annual business plan.
  • Set clear and substantiated operational performance goals and metrics.
  • Use Michael Baker Key Performance Indicators to regularly monitor and develop team performance.
  • Report on metrics, identifying challenges and solutions as well as opportunities.

Satisfying the Clients:
  • Develop strategies with your team and other regional and national leaders that optimize growth and opportunity, benefiting all parties.
  • Maintain, attract, and establish substantial and successful client relationships while growing relationships with industry leaders, competitors, teaming partners, and elected/appointed officials.
  • Fully understand the Company's capabilities and possess the ability to sell and cross-market services.
  • Help to multi-line key clients, continually bringing in new work and growing backlog.
  • Determine direction and lead market awareness, including involvement in professional associations, technical articles, conferences, and boards.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Proven excellent communication skills and experience in community and professional leadership.
  • Solid background in Transportation, Structural/Bridge or Municipal
  • Operations and Business Development experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, or a related field from an accredited program.
  • Proven experience in Engineering or Project Management.
  • 10+ years of experience leading and supervising personnel.
  • 10+ years actively engaged with client management and business development.
  • Experience managing a P/L preferred
  • Established market relationships targeted to the Colorado marketplace.
  • Experience with local, state, and/or Federal agency procurement and contracting.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Oracle-based ERP Project Financial Reporting System

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $155,529- $269,431 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, skills, 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

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About us

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.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Office Executive II to lead a team of 35+ people for our Phoenix, AZ office. This is an outstanding opportunity to provide visionary and collaborative leadership that is integral to our success. Apply

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