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Sr. Technical Manager - Water/Wastewater

Larson Design Group · Kalamazoo, MI · 2 days ago
EngineeringFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversees and verifies the accuracy and quality of technical work, ensuring compliance with project requirements, standards, and best practices.
  • Develops, monitors, and maintains project budgets and schedules, identifying potential risks and implementing corrective measures as needed.
  • Serves as a primary point of contact for resolving technical, engineering, and project-related issues, providing guidance and solutions to teams.
  • Acts as the Designer of Record when required, ensuring design accountability and technical integrity.
  • Collaborates and communicates effectively with managers, clients, contractors, and cross-functional teams to support project success.
  • Conducts quality assurance reviews and testing to confirm compliance with design specifications and performance standards.
  • Prepares and oversees workload forecasts, staffing plans, and resource allocation to meet project and departmental goals.
  • Delivers technical presentations and reports internally and externally to communicate progress, findings, and recommendations.
  • Ensures all work complies with applicable environmental, survey, and permitting regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Reviews and approves contract documents and agreements related to the technical discipline for accuracy and completeness.
  • Supervises and mentors technical staff, conducting performance evaluations, approving timesheets, and ensuring adherence to company standards and expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
  • Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch-Up, Photoshop, and other related software programs.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.
  • Ability to interact with clients, project team, vendors, and other external groups in a professional manner.

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