Job Description

Structural Engineering Technical Manager

Why join us?

We are hiring! Atkins is looking for a Structural Engineering Technical Manager to provide leadership to our Ports and Marine Structures Team. This position can be located anywhere in the US with a preference for the Southeastern US. This position reports to the Senior Structures Technical Director. This person is responsible for over $2 million in revenue and a staff of up to 8 professionals. The technical manager supervises the staff and work production of the our engineering for all structures supporting marine and maritime construction throughout the US, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. This role also provides leadership, direction and technical guidance to staff to ensure that quality services are provided to clients. This role also ensures that the technical work unit meets its operational targets. As such, the successful candidate will be an expert in marine structures design with a thorough understanding of port operations.

About Us:

Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Staff Administration: With Technical Director, BU Managers, Project Managers as well as other Technical Managers, identifies current and future staffing availability based on technical and budgetary requirements of future workload and manpower projections. Recommends salary levels for new hires and initiates salary and position adjustment actions for staff, subject to senior management review and approval. Conducts semi-annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with direct reports. Provides staff with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development. Helps staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and work unit objectives/company needs. Ensures staff compliance with company policies and procedures.




• Project Production and Management: Ensure appropriate staff allocation to projects in consideration of project schedules, budgets, key milestone dates and work products. Monitors and enforces compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the operating unit. Reviews project QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects. Assists staff in resolving problems concerning work with the various business units. Participates in national workshare efforts with other Technical Managers under the Senior Technical Director.




• Technical Excellence: Maintains visibility and professional currency by actively participating in professional and civic organizations and encourages staff to do the same. Works with Practice and Technical Directors to design and implement development tracks for technical staff, with a focus on building technical excellence at all levels of the organization. Ensures technical excellence in project delivery.




• Marketing and Client Maintenance: Participate in pursuing new project opportunities for firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients.




• Contracts and Financial: Participate in development of Technical and Price Proposals. May assist sales leads and project managers to staff new pursuits and contract negotiations. Approves purchase requests for capital items as specified in the Authorization Matrix.




• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's degree in field of practice. Post graduate degree preferred. Management coursework and/or MBA a plus. This level may be achieved by technical professionals or technical managers with 10 years of experience since B.S., with at least three of these years in positions with project management or supervisory responsibilities.




• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.




• Structural Engineering (SE) license preferred.




• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills.




• Proven ability to manage individuals and teams, provide leadership, and manage project production.




• Must have business vision, excellent communication skills, and be able to represent the firm effectively to clients, key public officials, and the community in general.

What we offer at Atkins?

At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.




• Competitive salary.




• Flexible work schedules.




• Paid Time Off (PTO).




• Group Insurance.




• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.




• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).




• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability.

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