Daniel Filer

Daniel Filer, P.E., is Executive Vice President (EVP) Operations at Michael Baker International. In this role, Mr. Filer is responsible for all facets of the firm’s Infrastructure segment project execution. He works 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 cultivates strong relationships with key clients and partners across the firm, providing them with a high level of engagement.

Mr. Filer plays a leading role in training, developing and retaining top talent. Additionally, he enforces the firm’s quality standards and assures the use of processes and tools, as well as support the implementation and adoption of new project management technology.

Mr. Filer joined 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.