Technician Supervisor - Water Environment Group

GBA Team; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GBA in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Technician Supervisor to lead a technical team on water infrastructure projects. You will assign tasks, review deliverables, and ensure quality while coordinating with engineers and project managers.

You’ll mentor technicians, maintain workflows, and help your team meet deadlines. The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or equivalent.
• At least 5+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year of experience leading or managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day work, oversee technical staff, assign tasks, balance workloads, and track progress.
• Deliver quality work by reviewing models, drawings, data, configurations, and reports for accuracy and standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues with project managers, engineers, and teams.
• Ensure workflows, procedures, and technology standards are followed.
• Provide hands-on technical support, coaching, and training on tools and processes.
• Coordinate deliverables and ensure on-time submissions for project milestones.
• Maintain project documentation and version control to keep information accurate and accessible.

Skills

Engineering principles

Testing methods

Quality standards

Team leadership

Mentoring technicians

Project coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Drafting or Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Know your technical work? Enjoy leading people? Let's talk.

At GBA, we're looking for a Technician Supervisor who brings strong technical knowledge, enjoys working with people, and knows how to keep projects moving.

You'll lead and support a team working on water infrastructure projects, coordinating assignments, solving problems, and making sure technical work meets quality standards. You'll work closely with engineers, project managers, and other teams while helping your people develop their skills.

If you enjoy being the person others count on for guidance, problem-solving, and getting the job done right, this could be a great next step.

How You'll Make an Impact

Lead the day-to-day work. Oversee technical staff, assign tasks, balance workloads, and track progress across multiple areas and projects.

Deliver quality work. Review models, drawings, data, configurations, reports, and other technical deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance with established standards.

Solve problems together. Identify and troubleshoot technical issues while working with project managers, engineers, and other teams to find solutions.

Keep work consistent. Make sure your team follows established workflows, procedures, and technology standards.

Share what you know. Provide hands‑on technical support, coaching, and training on tools, processes, and best practices.

Meet project deadlines. Coordinate technical deliverables, track updates, and ensure work is submitted on time for project milestones.

Stay organized. Maintain project documentation, file structures, and version control so technical information stays accurate and accessible.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

Associate's degree in Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related field, plus 5+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least 1 year of experience leading or managing teams.

Technical Skills & Abilities

Strong knowledge of engineering technology principles, testing methods, and quality standards.

Ability to lead and mentor technicians, coordinate assignments, and ensure accurate technical results.

Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with management.

Ability to organize workloads, manage priorities, and maintain consistent engineering performance.

What Will Help You Thrive

You're someone people count on. You enjoy helping others succeed, know how to solve problems, and take pride in doing quality work.

You're comfortable leading a team, communicating with people in the field and office, and keeping projects on track.

Most importantly, you enjoy sharing your experience and helping your team do its best work.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods.

Travel

Ability to travel as needed for project fieldwork and meetings, business development and client meetings, company presentations, and professional training.

Occasional day trips or overnight travel may be required, including travel to other GBA offices.

Must maintain a valid driver's license and an insurable driving record under the company's insurance carrier requirements to operate or rent vehicles for business purposes.

Why GBA?

At GBA, you'll have the opportunity to lead people, share your expertise, and contribute to meaningful water infrastructure projects.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative environment where your experience and ideas matter.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.