Technical Manager I

Syskahennessy; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Training and development

Professional development bonuses

Transit/parking stipend

Half-day Fridays work from home

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group in Washington DC is seeking a Technical Manager I to lead the review and control of multiple engineering projects across healthcare, critical facilities, and commercial sectors. You will guide technical strategies, mentor teams, and ensure quality across complex programs.

We offer a hybrid work model with in-office hours Monday–Thursday and remote Fridays, competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence landmark projects globally.

Qualifications

• PE registration is required and Healthcare design experience is preferred.
• Experience in Healthcare, Federal, Critical Facilities, Commercial, and Aviation projects is beneficial.
• Senior level role with a background in the MEP Engineering Industry and supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall review and control over multiple engineering projects.
• Improve technical execution and standardization across facilities.
• Recruit and develop technical talent in coordination with the Resource Manager.
• Ensure technical quality and use of smart technical concepts on major projects.
• Write technical papers and participate in technical conferences.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Electrical engineering

PE license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering

Job description

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 to join our team inWashington DC. As a Technical Manager I, you will provide management review and control over multiple units of engineering work, (usually integrates several specialized areas of engineering to serve a business segment or directs a single specialization serving several business units) including development of projects, structures, or processes as part of a major engineering program. This position corresponds to the practice area portion of matrix organization currently Critical Facilities (CF), BET, FMCX and ICT

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.

Job Responsibilities

As a Technical Manager I, you will be providing overall review and control over multiple engineering projects in the market sector.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Improving overall technical execution.
• Improving/developing technical approach to Critical Facilities Market Sector.
• Having a strong participation in Expert Teams to coordinate with other technical leaders’ development of the general technical standards.
• Supporting the RM (Resource Manager) in recruiting the best technical talent.
• Building relationships with technical vendors.
• Developing technical preeminence.
• Conducting team technical training.
• Ensuring technical quality on projects.
• Ensuring smart technical concepts are used on major projects.
• Developing the technical QA (Quality Assurance) process.
• Participating extensively on projects.
• Writing technical white papers and speaking at technical conferences.
• Effectively using the QA (Quality Assurance) process: for proactive development of processes

Job Requirements

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering from an Accredited Institution
• 10+ years of Project Management experience
• 12+ years’ experience working in a consulting firm, this is a Senior level role that requires a background in the MEP Engineering Industry
• 8 years of supervisory experience

Benefits

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, advancing engineering design practice, and supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:

• Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments

Washington DC pay range

$134,048 — $192,073 USD