Technical Manager I

Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group! As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. We are seeking a Technical Manager I to join our team in Dallas, TX office. As a Technical Manager, you will be responsible for representing the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. You will be responsible for supervising, coordinating, and assigning various projects to be performed by the team.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career. Mission Critical, Science + Technology, Healthcare, and Project Management experience a plus.

As a Technical Manager I, you will be the Engineer of Record on dedicated projects and be responsible for supervising and leading coordination meetings.  You will lead and supervise staff members as they perform their tasks, and participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.

Additional responsibilities include:

• →Builds relationships with clients and potential clients.
• →Builds relationship with technical vendors.
• →Conducts team technical training.
• →Coordinate development of the general technical standards with other Technical Managers.
• →Develops and updates the technical QA (Quality Assurance) process.
• →Develops master specifications for his/her trade.
• →Develops technical preeminence.
• →Improves overall technical execution.
• →Improves technical approach to specific market segments.
• →Participates extensively in projects.
• →Presents technical material at industry-specific conferences.
• →Serves as a conceptual design resource on projects to ensure that advanced technical concepts are incorporated where needed.
• →Supports the Group Manger in the recruiting of best technical talent.
• →Writes technical white papers.
• →Provides periodic objective and comprehensive employee evaluations
• →Supervising/Mentoring 6-7 employees

Successful candidates must have a current PE registration. In addition, a history of working with projects such as Aviation, Healthcare, Critical Facilities, and Commercial would be a good fit for this dynamic role.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical discipline is required.
• Required PE
• Ability to communicate well with Architect/Client; maintain and follow-up with client satisfaction
• Ability to conduct field visits and write field observation reports
• Ability to mentor and manage a team of engineers
• Excellent supervisory/leadership skills; possess strong presentation skills
• Experience with the MSN Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, Access and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat/Reader and other business software desirable
• Master company drawing organization format & drawing standards
• Possess advanced knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing or Electrical trades
• Possess advanced knowledge of systems designs for various projects
• Possess detailed knowledge of equipment from various manufacturers for his/her trade
• Possess detailed knowledge of specifications
• Possess knowledge of ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) construction costs
• Possess solid knowledge of codes and standards for his/her trade
• Understand file locations, names, layers and symbology, proficient in design and calculation software