Technician Supervisor - Water Environment Group

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

GBA Companies is seeking a Technician Supervisor to lead a technical team on water infrastructure projects in Lenexa, Kansas. You will coordinate assignments, solve problems, and ensure quality standards while collaborating with engineers, project managers, and cross-functional teams.

You will mentor technicians, maintain workflow discipline, and help your team develop technical skills. Travel to field sites and client meetings may be required as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in drafting or engineering tech plus 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
• At least 1 year of experience leading or managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day work, overseeing technical staff and balancing workloads across projects.
• Review models, drawings and reports for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues with project managers and engineers.
• Ensure workflows, procedures and technology standards are followed by the team.
• Provide hands-on coaching, training, and knowledge sharing on tools and processes.
• Coordinate deliverables and track updates to meet project milestones.
• Maintain organized project documentation and version control.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Mentor technicians

Troubleshooting

Workload management

Education

Associate's degree in Drafting

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Tech

Associate's degree in Construction Tech

Equivalent education/experience

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.