Technical Manager I - Critical Facilities (Electrical)

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 MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. 

We are seeking a Technical Manager I - Critical Facilities - Electrical to join our team in Chicago, IL. As a Technical Manager I, 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 career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation, to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

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:

• →Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects
• →Supervising the preparation of reports and analysis of system options and building conditions
• →Maintaining interdisciplinary coordination with other trades/projects consultants
• →Monitoring all correspondence between staff, clients, contractors, owners, etc.
• →Supervising construction administrative duties such as field reports, responses to RFIs, processing bulletins and addenda, etc.

The successful candidate would not only have a strong technical role for project coordination but will also be expected to have the necessary supervisory skills to perform:

• →Periodic objective and comprehensive employee evaluations
• →Participate in and contribute to the business unit Technical Leadership Committee
• →Assist Technical Manager and Chief Engineer in business unit technical training and staff mentoring.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering from an Accredited Institution
• 12+ years’ experience working in a consulting firm, this is a Senior level role that requires a background in the MEP Engineering Industry
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Hands-on design and CAD/REVIT experience as you will have a very strong technical role and will direct staff