Position Title Technical Lead

Position Purpose

The Technical Lead will have primary responsibility for the following:

1. Leading managing and holding accountable the technical staff Project Technician Senior Project Technician Designer and Senior Designer positions ensuring that the discipline has the technical capabilities that are aligned with standards and practices of the trade.
2. Serving as a mentor for associates and provide them with the appropriate tools and systems to increase their proficiency and utilization.
3. Ensuring the deliverables for projects are successfully developed within schedule and budget constraints and in accordance with standard of care.

Essential Functions

• • Be engaged and collaborative with the Discipline Leader Lead Professionals and Project Managers.
  • Drive alignment and growth of the technical staff to ensure alignment with the firms purpose strategy goals and market-driven approach; advance the firms guiding principles (i.e. TBS Compass and Integrated Business Model).
  • Support and drive the TBS Vision/Behaviors and Compass with the team of technical staff within the discipline.
  • Ensure the firms procedures and policies are implemented and followed.
  • Evaluate associates for their technical skills performance and utilization.
  • Provide guidance and direction to t associates to ensure technical excellence and promote growth in their field.
  • Facilitate opportunities for advancement of associates on the TBS Career Ladder.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Administrative supervisor of Project Technicians Senior Project Technicians Designers and Senior Designers within the discipline. Coordinate with Lead Professionals Project Managers and Engineers for technical staffing needs.

Physical Requirements

The associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate and maneuver objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate keyboard calculator and telephone; talk and hear; climb stairs balance stoop kneel and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close distance color and peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Requirements

• • Associates Degree in Engineering Technology Graphic Design CAD Drafting or a similar field.
  • Twenty (20) years of progressive experience in CAD drafting/technology
  • Experience utilizing relevant software techniques and tools to prepare technical drawings.
  • Ability to relate to clients and people at all levels of the organization; must possess excellent communication and diplomacy skills.
  • Leadership skills required to mentor and monitor the work of several CAD Technicians in their day-to-day performance.

Work Environment

The associate works in an office and outside potentially exposed to a variety of environmental conditions.

Hours of Work and Travel

This is a full-time exempt position requiring 40 hours per week. Nights and weekend commitments to the firm its associates and clients are required.

We also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that commitment has endured for over 100 pride ourselves in doing this by recruiting hiring and retaining diverse passionate and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.