Technical Manager I
Syska Hennessy Group
$134,048 - $201,073 / year
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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 Washington 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 Critical Facilities 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.
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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.
Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- remote work
- life insurance
- professional development
About this role
Syska Hennessy Group is looking for a Technical Manager I to oversee multiple engineering projects and technical teams in their Washington DC office, primarily serving the Critical Facilities market sector alongside related practice areas like healthcare, federal, and commercial work. You'll manage project execution across MEP, ICT, and related specializations, with responsibility for technical quality, standards development, vendor relationships, and team leadership. This is a senior-level role requiring hands-on involvement in projects while also driving broader technical strategy through expert teams, training, and thought leadership activities like white papers and conference presentations.
The position demands substantial experience: a PE license, a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, at least 10 years in project management, 12+ years in a consulting firm's MEP environment, and 8 years of supervisory experience. Healthcare design background is required, with additional experience in federal, critical facilities, commercial, or aviation projects valued. You'll report to a Resource Manager and split your time between the office (Monday–Thursday, 9 hours; Friday, 4 hours remote) while contributing to technical quality assurance processes and talent recruitment.
Compensation ranges from $134,048 to $192,073 based on experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer matching, professional development support, paid time off, transit/parking stipends, and regular work-from-home Fridays.
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