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.