Technical Manager I (Electrical Engineer)

Syska Hennessy Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Wellness programs and training

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking a Technical Manager I in Chicago, IL, to oversee multiple engineering projects across healthcare, federal, critical facilities, commercial, and aviation sectors. The role demands a PE license, extensive PM experience, and leadership within a consulting firm.

The position offers a collaborative, flexible environment with a hybrid in-office/remote schedule (Mon-Thu in office, Fri remote), competitive benefits, and opportunities to influence technical standards and

Qualifications

• PE registration is required.
• Healthcare design experience is required.
• Minimum 10 years of project management in engineering consulting.
• 12+ years in a consulting firm with an MEP engineering background.
• 8 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide management review and control over multiple engineering projects.
• Improve overall technical execution and standards.
• Support recruiting top technical talent.
• Develop and implement technical QA processes.
• Lead expert teams and coordinate with technical leaders.
• Write technical white papers and present at conferences.
• Ensure technical quality and smart concepts on major projects.
• Participate extensively on projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

MEP engineering

Electrical engineering

Healthcare design

PE licensed

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license

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 in Chicago, IL. As an Associate Practice Area Director II, 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
• PE required

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:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Wellness Programs, including flu shots and biometric screenings
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• A Generous Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Transit/parking program
• Monthly business phone stipend
• Half-day Fridays

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

The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate's experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.

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