Leads profitable growth, operational excellence, and talent development across the West Region. Owns regional P&L, strategic planning, business development, complex infrastructure project delivery, client relationships, risk management, and team development. Oversees pursuits, negotiations, project execution, forecasting, quality, compliance, and operational performance while building a high-performing leadership team and expanding the company’s market presence.
SVP & Regional Director, West Region
The SVP & Regional Director, West Region is a senior leadership role responsible for driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and talent development across the West Region business. This role owns full P&L accountability, business development and project delivery for complex infrastructure programs, and builds a high-performing team aligned to strategic growth priorities.
Leadership & Business Performance
- Own and manage full regional P&L, including revenue growth, margin performance, backlog development, and cost control
- Develop and execute strategic and annual business plans to achieve financial targets and market expansion
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement actions to improve utilization, project profitability, and operational efficiency
- Partner with finance and operational leadership to ensure accurate forecasting, risk management, and disciplined project execution
Business Development & Project Delivery
- Lead capture strategies and client engagement efforts to win and deliver complex projects
- Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal, state, and private sector clients
- Oversee pursuit lifecycle including go/no-go decisions, positioning, proposal development, and contract negotiations
- Ensure successful execution of projects, delivering on scope, schedule, budget, and quality commitments
- Elevate the region’s profile through thought leadership, industry engagement, and strategic partnerships
Leadership & Talent Development
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of office executives, project managers, technical leaders, and client service professionals
- Drive a strong performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Coach and mentor emerging leaders, supporting succession planning and career development pathways
- Partner with HR to attract, retain, and engage top talent aligned to growth priorities
Operational Excellence & Risk Management
- Ensure consistent application of project management best practices, quality standards, and compliance requirements
- Identify and mitigate business, financial, and operational risks across the portfolio
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and ethical business practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related professional discipline (Master’s preferred)
- 12+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure leadership with P&L responsibility
- Demonstrated success in winning and delivering large, complex infrastructure projects
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin management
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a matrixed environment
- Established client relationships and strong industry presence in the Western Region market
Key Competencies
- Strategic Leadership: Ability to translate vision into actionable growth strategies
- Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial drivers, market dynamics, and competitive positioning
- Client Focus: Builds trust and long-term partnerships with key clients
- Talent Leadership: Develops people and fosters an inclusive, high-performance culture
- Execution Excellence: Delivers consistent, high-quality project outcomes
COMPENSATION
The approximate base compensation range for this position is $350,000-$500,000. The 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.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401 (k) 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
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY AND MICHAEL BAKER INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 2/16/2027.
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About UsMichael 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.
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