Director of Operations - Cost Management

INTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORY (IDA)

Integrated Design and Advisory is one of threebusiness verticals at Michael Baker International with more than 850 professionals located across the country. 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 market sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.

Our multidisciplinary approach leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines including planning, architecture, interior design, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering. Our Advisory capabilities provide solutionsacross the project life cycle along with sustainability and resilience. This offering highlights 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. Integrated Design and Advisory 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 an integrated approach, informed decision-making, and innovative solutions to aggressively pursue, win, and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are expanding our Cost Management team! We are seeking a Director of Operations for Cost Management (CM) who, in close collaboration with our Practice Executive, will be responsible for the strategy, growth, and development of our growing CM Practice across Michael Baker International. This is a key leadership position in our IDA business vertical reporting to our VP and CM Practice Executive. This leadership role will guide resources across the practice, evolving market sectors, driving goals, values, and growth strategies.

As a champion of the seller-doer model, this Director role will focus on business development in emerging private markets while supporting established sectors like Federal, Aviation, and Transit. This position requires close partnership and coordination with our marketing and business development team, as well as affiliate companies, to pursue opportunities and leverage existing clients and markets. This individual will develop and drive the implementation of the strategic business development plans to expand the IDA practice, including identifying and pursuing new market opportunities as well as expanding existing client and industry partner relationships. The ideal candidate exhibits proven success in managing Cost Management programs and collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams. Effective communication and relationship-building skills—internally and externally—are essential.

Key priorities include :

• Driving proposal development and marketing efforts.
• Ensuring scope, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Leading project planning, quality management, and risk assessment.
• Promoting innovative capabilities, technical excellence, and performance across global projects.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (SELLER-DOER)

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DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $160,000 to $236,000 annually.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.

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