Technical Manager - North Florida Structures

About the role

We are hiring a Technical Manager – Structures to join our team in Tallahassee, FL. Reporting to the National Practice Director, the Technical Manager will be EOR on significant projects and lead a group of 4 to 8 engineers and detailers. The role includes supporting pursuit and marketing efforts throughout Florida with an emphasis on FDOT, FTE, CFX, and counties and cities in north Florida.

Responsibilities

• Identifies current and future staffing availability based on technical and budgetary requirements of future workload and manpower projections.
• Conducts semi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with direct reports.
• Provides staff with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development.
• Ensures staff compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Manages project production, project acquisition/client relations, and financial management of the work unit to ensure quality, client satisfaction, continued production backlog, and profitability of all projects within the work unit.
• Staff Administration: Identifies current and future staffing availability based on technical and budgetary requirements of future workload and manpower projections. Recommends salary levels for new hires and initiates salary and position adjustment actions for staff, subject to senior management review and approval.
• Project Production and Management: Ensures appropriate staff allocation to projects in consideration of project schedules, budgets, key milestone dates and work products. Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the operating unit. Reviews project QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects. Assists staff in resolving problems concerning work with the various business units.
• Technical Excellence: Maintains visibility and professional currency by actively participating in professional and civic organizations and encourages staff to do the same. Works with Practice and Technical Directors to design and implement development tracks for technical staff, with a focus on building technical excellence at all levels of the organization.
• Marketing and Client Maintenance: May participate in pursuing new project opportunities for firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients.
• Contracts and Financial: May assist sales leads and project managers to staff new pursuits and contract negotiations. Approves purchase requests for capital items as specified in the Authorization Matrix.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in field of practice. Post graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved by technical professionals or technical managers with 15 years of experience since B.S., with at least three of these years in positions with project management or supervisory responsibilities.

Excellent technical and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage individuals and teams, provide leadership, and manage project production. Must have business vision, excellent communication skills, and be able to represent the firm effectively to clients, key public officials, and the community in general. PE Required.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Postgraduate degree preferred. 15+ years of experience in technical roles, with at least 3 years in project management or supervisory positions. Excellent technical and interpersonal skills. Business vision, strong communication skills, and ability to represent the firm effectively.

Skills

Strong technical expertise in structural engineering. Leadership and management skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in project management tools and techniques. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of local government processes and regulations in Florida.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absence options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

$117,500 - $185,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

EOR (Exempt On Retainer)