Senior Aviation Architect

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private sector commercial clients. Michael Bakers more than 4,900 employees across nearly 90 office locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit .

INTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORY (IDA)

Integrated Design and Advisory is one of three business 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 solutions across the project life cycle along with sustainability and resilience. This offering showcases the firms 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 a holistic approach, informed decision-making, and innovative solutions to aggressively pursue, win, and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients.

AVIATION PRACTICE

From airport master plan development and terminal modernization to new runway design, Michael Baker International knows the business of airports from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 85 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call extension of staff to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning experience brings a reputation for taking our collective understanding of the local airport community/environment and incorporating related elements into our design solutions. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly collaborate as partners in more than facilities and infrastructure. We partner in success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Aviation Architect with a focus on aviation to lead strategic growth within our expanding Integrated Design and Advisory team across Florida and the Southeast. This role builds on recent successes in the aviation market and is key to driving continued development, execution, and excellence in our projects across regional and national aviation and aerospace sectors.

As a champion of the seller-doer model, the Senior Architect will cultivate local and regional business opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and support established markets including federal/DoD, aviation, and transportation. This is a unique opportunity to lead high-profile public and private sector projects, shape the future of aviation architecture, and collaborate closely with senior leadership to position the practice for long-term success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Actively engage in robust, consistent communication with key existing clients/programs to determine needs, preferences, and future program opportunities.
• Create and manage near and long-term goals for programs in which the candidate is engaged.
• Routinely assess our program strengths and identify areas for improvement. Continually monitor program risks and strive to address and mitigate.
• Develop/implement project work plans/methodologies for complex projects, as applicable. Lead projects/task orders for programs in which the candidate is engaged.
• Direct and coordinate activities of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure project progression per schedule, on budget, and within scope parameters.
• Coordinate throughout the IDA Vertical, leveraging the strength and diverse array of talents of our organization to effectively meet our clients needs.
• Lead and manage programs to ensure projects are delivered with excellence and quality to Client and Michael Baker standards.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Commercial aviation A/E experience is required, specifically with Florida and southeast region clients. Strategizes and leads dynamic, multi-disciplinary staff in the pursuit and execution of aviation-focused projects.
• Thorough knowledge of the business of aviation-specific architecture with demonstrated experience leading, directing and managing people and projects.
• Aviation Architecture/ Program Management qualifications include:
  • Demonstrated terminal and support facility design and project management experience for large, medium, or small hub airports.
  • Thorough understanding of airline operations, TSA checkpoint and security operations, baggage handling systems, and landside/airside facility requirements.
  • Experience developing efficient movement of passengers between ticket counters, queuing areas, baggage claim, arrival/departure roadway systems, and other terminal operations.
• Experience with aviation-specific business development is essential, including market research and developing responses to requests for proposals, as well as oversight of written and graphic marketing materials.
• Demonstrated business development/marketing experience as a Seller-Doer including proposal management and technical response proposals (SF330, Design/Build, etc.).
• Proficient experience and understanding of interdisciplinary relationships between technical resources, clients, and stakeholders.
• Facilitates inter-office/inter-disciplinary collaboration, communication, and cooperation.
• Provides constructive feedback to support individual and team development.
• Encourages uniformly high design and production standards and monitors projects to ensure that quality and production standards are met for all design and contract documents.
• Build rapport and establish positive relationships with existing and prospective clients to ensure client-focused performance.
• Actively participates with professional and community-focused organizations to grow relationships and introduce/educate potential clients towards the Architecture/Building Engineering Practice at Michael Baker International.
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) [Autodesk Revit Architecture/AutoCAD], technical specifications software, as well as applicable building codes, and application project implementation.
• Possess excellent computer skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Adobe, and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to articulate ideas, both verbally and in writing; Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships, both externally and internally; highly precise, detailed, and self-organized; Communicates clearly and respectfully in professional settings
• Specific experience with Design/Build and other alternate project delivery methods is highly preferred.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• BS/BA Architecture; Bachelor of Architecture; or MS/MA Architecture (4-6 Year Degree), with active licensure as a Registered Architect (RA) in the State of Florida. NCARB certification is preferred.
• Strong leadership with a minimum of 10 years of aviation-experience in the design, documentation, and management of multi-disciplinary architecture/building engineering projects and staff resources beyond initial licensure.
• Minimum of 12 years of overall Architecture experience required
• LEED Accredited Professional (AP), or equivalent, preferred.
• Travel (25%+/-) is anticipated based on program/project responsibilities.
• US Citizenship Required

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $119,000 to $207,000 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.