Technical Service Manager, Commercial Architecture

ms consultants is seeking an experienced Architectural Technical Service Manager to join our growing Building Systems team in Columbus, OH or Pittsburgh, PA.

About the Building Systems Business Unit

Our Building Systems Business Unit offers architecture, engineering, and planning consulting services to a diverse range of commercial and public clients. We work with sectors including financial services, retail, restaurants, office spaces, municipalities, and grocery markets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the professional growth and development of our service group’s Architectural staff, including conducting monthly one-on-one meetings to discuss progress and assign longer-term projects that encourage professional growth
• Manage team technical skill sets and capabilities, identify areas for improvement, and set annual development goals
• Assist Project Managers with proposals, focusing on scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project execution
• Complete quarterly reports on hiring, efficiency, turnover, project performance, and quality
• Oversee staff project assignments to achieve the corporate goal of 80% staff utilization
• Develop strong strategic alliances with sub-consultants to enhance service offerings
• Maintain a professional network of industry peers to identify and attract potential talent
• Collaborate with Project Managers to identify opportunities for expanding into new technical areas, including different building types, innovative designs, and specialized services such as energy modeling and 3D scanning
• Actively participate in industry events, including speaking at regional conferences and writing technical articles, as well as submitting projects for awards, with support from the marketing department
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of technical quality standards for our team and ensure standards are consistently met
• Manage resource loading for upcoming projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited or NCARB-certified institution
• Proven experience managing a technical team within a collaborative, matrixed environment
• Registered Architect or PE license preferred
• Master’s degree preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of coordinating engineering and architecture of complex building projects
• Experience in team leadership with documented success in project execution
• Practical familiarity with ICC building codes and ASCE standards
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Word, Outlook, and Excel
• LEED and Green Globes experience and credentials preferred

Benefits

• Robust benefits package including health coverage, life insurance, disability, and long-term care
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off, flexible work schedules, and company-paid holidays
• Hybrid work option, with full-time remote work available for select positions
• Support for licensure, certifications, and further education
• Opportunities for career advancement at any level

About ms consultants

We are an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. Our mission is to invest in our people to create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients, and our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.

ms consultants is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively promoting anti-racist values and fostering an environment where all forms of racism, bias, and discrimination are addressed.