Engineering Manager, Advanced Technology

Dekker•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Engineering Manager, Advanced Technology is responsible for the delivery, quality, and reliability of all software, data, and automation work produced by Advanced Technology, and for the success of the team’s billable client projects. Success is measured by work that ships, holds up to review, and stays in use, not by work started. The role combines hands-on technical contribution and team leadership. It leads delivery of billable data, analytics, and software projects; establishes and maintains technical and quality standards; oversees reviews and release practices; and supports project scoping, estimates, and delivery planning. The Engineering Manager supervises implementation and facilitation team members, monitors delivery and quality KPIs, coordinates training, and works with firm leaders and teams on quality management, systems, security, and data governance. Dekker describes itself as a family of designers, planners, architects, and engineers focused on the built environment. It values collaboration, empathy, understanding, passion, and expertise in creating designs that inspire, protect, delight, and empower users and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, data science, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
At least 8 years of software or data engineering experience, including at least 2 years leading engineers.
Proven ownership of quality through code review, testing, and validation of data and analytical results.
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
Experience delivering client-facing or billable technical work, preferably in professional services.
Ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and consultation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with C#/.NET, REST/GraphQL APIs, and cloud platforms.
Data engineering or data science experience, such as building data pipelines, analytical models, or production analytics.
Agile experience.
Experience with Revit or other BIM/CAD APIs, Monday.com, or Deltek Vantagepoint.
AEC or related project-based industry experience.

Responsibilities

Collaboratively engages in project work, contributing individual technical expertise, assuring quality, and providing guidance to the team.
Leads delivery of billable data, analytics, and software projects and is accountable for scope, schedule, budget, client communication, and final quality.
Partners with Market Sector Leaders and Client Focus Managers to support pursuits, scope technical services, and develop fee estimates.
Creates, introduces, and maintains software, data, and AI-use standards to ensure the quality, security, and functionality of Dekker software and data products.
Performs or directs technical review of Advanced Technology work before release, including code review, data validation, and testing of analytical results.
Collaborates with the Director of Quality Management and Quality Management Team to integrate Advanced Technology quality practices with the firmwide Quality Management System.
Establishes development, deployment, documentation, and support practices, ensuring every released tool has a named owner and support plan.
Translates scoped initiatives into technical designs, estimates, and delivery plans in partnership with the Solutions Architect.
Collaborates with the Managing Director, Systems + Security to uphold data governance, security, and access standards.
Supervises individuals performing implementation or facilitation roles within the Advanced Technology team, including hiring, performance, and professional development.
Defines and monitors delivery and quality KPIs and reports them through the Advanced Technology portfolio review.
Coordinates training related to tools built or adopted by Advanced Technology in collaboration with the DekkerU team.
Identifies and communicates team progress, accomplishments, challenges, and support needed to complete responsibilities.