DESCRIPTION
The Sr. Capture Executive leads capture performance, staff and priority pursuits across an assigned region and market/practice. The role manages Capture Managers and/or Capture Executives, sets expectations for capture quality and execution, allocates work and provides coaching and performance direction. The Sr. Capture Executive also leads the company's most complex or strategically important pursuits and advises senior leaders on opportunity priorities, investment, positioning, teaming, resources and risk.
** This is a Remote position. Candidate should reside on the East Coast**
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Lead capture performance and delivery across an assigned region and market/practice.
• Manage, coach and develop assigned Capture Managers and/or Capture Executives.
• Assign and balance capture workloads based on pursuit priority, complexity, timing and staff capacity.
• Set expectations for capture quality, execution, documentation and reporting; review work and address performance or delivery gaps.
• Lead capture planning and execution for the company's most complex, high-value, high-risk or strategically important pursuits.
• Advise senior leaders on opportunity qualification, pursuit investment, positioning, teaming, resources and risk.
• Review and challenge capture plans, competitive strategies, value propositions, differentiators, win themes and decision materials.
• Facilitate senior-level strategy sessions, portfolio reviews and qualification or go/no-go discussions.
• Resolve cross-functional barriers and escalate major risks, resource needs or decisions.
• Monitor portfolio progress, capture milestones and staff capacity; adjust priorities and support as needed.
• Ensure assigned teams maintain and update capture plans as new information becomes available.
• Ensure assigned CRM fields, opportunity information and required reports are updated based on information learned through research, meetings and pursuit activities.
• Coordinate capture-to-proposal transitions and reinforce lessons learned.
• Improve capture methods, tools, standards and consistency across the enterprise.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position directly manages Capture Managers and/or Capture Executives. Responsibilities include assigning work, setting expectations, coaching and developing staff, reviewing performance, addressing performance concerns and supporting staffing and resource decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 5+ years of experience in capture, business development, multi-team proposal management, sales, account planning, or a related field is preferred.
- Three or more years of direct, full-time team supervision.
- Demonstrated success leading complex, high-value, high-risk or strategically important pursuits.
- Experience managing, coaching and developing professional staff.
- Ability to oversee a portfolio of pursuits, set priorities and allocate resources based on business needs.
- Ability to advise senior leaders and make sound recommendations using incomplete or changing information.
- Ability to review and strengthen capture strategies, challenge assumptions and hold teams accountable for execution.
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, facilitation, communication, organization and follow-through.
- Ability to resolve cross-functional barriers and coordinate work across regions, markets/practices and functions.
- Proficiency with CRM systems and standard business and collaboration tools.
COMPENSATION
The approximate base compensation range for this position is $225K-$280K and is also bonus eligible. 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.
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
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 5 or more years of experience in capture, business development, multi-team proposal management, sales, account planning, or a related field
- Three or more years of direct, full-time team supervision
- Demonstrated success leading complex, high-value, high-risk, or strategically important pursuits
- Experience managing, coaching, and developing professional staff
- Ability to oversee a portfolio of pursuits, set priorities, and allocate resources based on business needs
- Ability to advise senior leaders and make sound recommendations using incomplete or changing information
- Ability to review and strengthen capture strategies, challenge assumptions, and hold teams accountable for execution
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, facilitation, communication, organization, and follow-through
- Ability to resolve cross-functional barriers and coordinate work across regions, markets or practices, and functions
- Proficiency with CRM systems and standard business and collaboration tools
Michael Baker International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair-to-good for the A/E sector, with ranges aligning to role, seniority, and location. Market-competitive bands are visible in postings and salary snapshots across geographies and disciplines.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced maternity and paternity leave are highlighted as part of the core package. Flexible work arrangements are also emphasized as supportive of family needs.
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Flexible Benefits — Multiple medical plan options, HSA/FSA, EAP, and wellness programs indicate meaningful choice and wellbeing support. The overall suite covers standard health, financial, and lifestyle components typical for the industry.
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What We Do
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, 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 commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country.
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