Technical Manager

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Technical Manager to join our team in Tempe AZ.

Your role

Under general direction supervises the staff and work production of a technical work unit.
Provides leadership direction and technical guidance to staff to ensure that quality technical
services are provided to clients and that the technical work unit meets its operating performancetargets. Manages project production project acquisition/client relations and financial managementof the work unit to ensure quality client satisfaction continued production backlog andprofitability of all projects within the work unit. Typically responsible for annual revenues over$2M and over 15 staff.

• Staff Administration:
  • With Technical Director BU Managers and Project Managers identifies
    current and future staffing availability based on technical and budgetary requirements of futureworkload and manpower projections.
  • Recommends salary levels for new hires and initiates salary andposition adjustment actions for staff subject to senior management review and approval.
  • Conductssemi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with direct reports.
  • Providesstaff with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and careerdevelopment.
  • Helps staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activitiesconsistent with their career development goals and work unit objectives/company needs.
  • Ensuresstaff compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Project Production and Management:
  • Ensure appropriate staff allocation to projects inconsideration of project schedules budgets key milestone dates and work products.
  • Monitors andenforces compliance with established quality control standards ensuring that appropriate qualityassurance activities are being performed throughout the operating unit.
  • Reviews project QC plansand periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects.
  • Assists staff inresolving 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 andTechnical Directors to design and implement development tracks for technical staff with a focus onbuilding technical excellence at all levels of the organization.
• Marketing and Client Maintenance:
  • May participate in pursuing new project opportunities for firmby maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients.
• Contracts and Financial:
  • May assist sales leads and project managers to staff new pursuits andcontract negotiations.
  • Approves purchase requests for capital items as specified in theAuthorization Matrix.
  • Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
• Complexity (Variety or uniqueness of tasks; relative difficulty or importance of work performed;size of unit supported etc.):
  Manages project production within a technical practice center. Typically responsible for annualrevenues over $2M and over 15 staff.
• Decision-making (Supervision received; independent judgment or initiative; consequence of error):
  Works independently under general direction. Makes approval decisions as specified in theAuthorization Matrix. Accountable for quality client satisfaction continued production backlog and project profitability for the work unit.
• Work direction given to others (Titles and number of personnel; type of direction given):
  Typically directly supervises project managers technical professional and assigned technical andadministrative support staff. Responsible for performance management and career development ofdirect reports.
• Internal contacts (Required interaction/relationship with others within the organization):
  Interfaces with senior technical professionals technical managers and administrative staff andmanagers throughout company.
• External candidates (Required interaction/relationship with others outside the organization):
  Represents the organization to clients regulatory agencies and subconsultants. Maintains contactswith clients and prospective clients.

About you

• Bachelors degree in field of practice. Post graduate degree preferred. Management courseworkand/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved by technical professionals or technical managers with10 years of experience since B.S. with at least three of these years in positions with projectmanagement or supervisory responsibilities.
• Professional registration in field of practice is required if available e.g. P.E. A.I.C.P.
  R.A. or R.L.A.
• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to manage individuals and teamsprovide 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.
• Client ServiceCommitment Communication Innovation & Continuous Improvement Professionalism Quality andTeamwork. An Enhanced or Consultant of Choice level of competency is expected of incumbents atthis level.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis our valuesSafety Integrity Collaboration Innovation and Excellenceare more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture guide our decisions and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow succeed and make a meaningful impact.

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 absences options flexible work options recognition and employee satisfaction programs employee assistance program and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRealis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Aditional Information

Expected compensation range is between $130000 - $150000 annually depending on skills experience and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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