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Land Development Practice

Through an integrated approach to all stages of land development, we guide clients through the entire life cycle of a project, beginning with due diligence, initial site planning and entitlement approvals, through final engineering, construction management and surveying.

Our engineering team collaborates with in-house planning and surveying professionals to deliver quality service that achieves our clients’ strategic development goals. We understand that land development engineering for commercial, residential and public use requires a creative, cost-effective, schedule-driven approach.

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Mining & Reclamation team based in our Moon Township, PA office. Acting independently, the successful candidate will lead and manage complex projects from initiation through completion, ensuring objectives are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. 

Michael Baker International has been a leader in abandoned mine lands (AML) reclamation and acid mine drainage (AMD) remediation since the establishment of the federal AML Reclamation Program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977. Over decades of service, we have developed strong, long-standing partnerships with federal and state agencies, watershed groups, non-profit organizations, and private stakeholders. Our AML/AMD program spans multiple states and continues to expand, offering opportunities to contribute to impactful, high-visibility environmental restoration projects.

A Hybrid working arrangement is available within the Pittsburgh, PA area. A Remote working arrangement will be considered for candidates located in central and northern Illinois, southwest Indiana, eastern Ohio, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR OR TAKE OVER SPONSORSHIP OF AN EMPLOYMENT VISA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT THIS TIME.

What You’ll Do:

• Translate project requests and task orders into well-defined execution plans, outlining scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and resource strategy
• Conduct site visits and lead scoping discussions across program locations (approximately 20% travel, including multi-day trips)
• Develop and implement work plans for a range of mining and reclamation projects, including highwall, mine portal, mine fire, grouting, and acid mine drainage treatment
• Manage the full project lifecycle – planning, staffing, and executing projects to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Lead and support multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance, coaching, and problem-solving expertise
• Monitor project performance and proactively adjust plans, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery
• Prepare and present clear, concise project updates to clients, leadership, and key stakeholders
• Build strong client relationships and serve as a trusted partner to drive satisfaction and repeat business
• Identify and support business development efforts through client engagement and opportunity pursuits
• Coordinate with government and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and smooth project execution

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license
• Demonstrated experience supporting mining or abandoned mine reclamation projects for state agencies and/or private clients
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to assess and mitigate risk and manage change
• Strategic, solutions-oriented thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and contingencies
• Success leading multi-office team and coordinating with subconsultants

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position $115,000 - $165,000 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.   

Why Choose Us:

• 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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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 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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. *There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.