Industry veteran to lead all facets of the
firm's Infrastructure segment project execution
PITTSBURGH, July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader
in engineering, planning and consulting services, today announced
that Daniel Filer, P.E., has joined the firm as Executive Vice
President (EVP) Operations. In this role, Mr. Filer will be
responsible for all facets of the firm's Infrastructure segment
project execution. He will work across the organization to increase
the tempo of operations and spur execution, ensuring that
Michael Baker's staff is utilized
efficiently and effectively and is delivering projects with even
greater focus on achieving the highest standards of quality,
innovation and exceptional client satisfaction. He will cultivate
strong relationships with key clients and partners across the firm,
providing them with a high level of engagement.
Mr. Filer will play a leading role in training, developing and
retaining top talent. Additionally, he will enforce the firm's
quality standards and assure the use of processes and tools, as
well as support the implementation and adoption of new project
management technology.
"As we evolve, grow and improve our business and further advance
excellence throughout our company, we created the position of EVP
Operations to bolster our organizational effectiveness and enhance
our project execution," said James E.
Koch, Ph.D., P.E., Chief Operating Officer at Michael Baker
International. "Daniel brings more than 25 years of engineering
industry experience to our firm. I look forward to partnering with
him to drive operational growth, optimize efficiency and maximize
our firm's potential as we continue to grow."
Mr. Filer joins Michael Baker
from Webber, a subsidiary of Ferrovial, where he had served as
President of the firm's Infrastructure Management Division since
2018, leading strategy, financial performance, operations and
client service for a portfolio of projects stretching from
Anchorage, Alaska, to Miami, Florida. Earlier in his career, he was
Vice President, Business Development for Ferrovial Construction
(formerly Ferrovial Agroman), and Business Development Manager and
Structural Engineer with HNTB. Mr. Filer also spent 11 years as a
reserve engineer officer with the Louisiana Army National Guard,
where he supervised heavy construction projects stateside and in
hostile environments abroad.
Mr. Filer holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering
Management from Southern Methodist
University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil
Engineering from Louisiana Tech
University.
About Michael Baker International
Michael Baker
International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting
services spanning five distinct Verticals: Infrastructure,
Design-Build Services, Federal Programs and Services, Consulting
and Technology Solutions (CTS) and Sustainable and Resilient
Solutions (SRS). The firm's Practices encompass all facets of
infrastructure, including design and civil engineering for diverse
bridge, highway, water, rail and transit and aviation projects, as
well as planning, architecture, environmental and construction and
program management. For more than 80 years, the company has been a
trusted partner to clients, providing comprehensive services and
solutions, delivering expertise and quality, and embracing emerging
technologies and the latest innovations – like intelligent
transportation, engineered models and public safety software as a
service (SaaS).
The company has more than 4,500 employees across more than 85
office locations. Michael Baker's
Wolf Pack is committed to Making a
Difference for clients and communities through a culture of
innovation, collaboration and technological advancement while
evolving its business to become a full-service engineering and
consulting firm.
To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.
Contact: Julia
Covelli
julia.covelli@mbakerintl.com
(866) 293-4609
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