Technical Manager

AtkinsRéalis • Tallahassee, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Technical Manager I to join our Roads, Bridges, and Tolls team in Tallahassee, FL to be a part of Florida's most innovative transportation initiatives. The Technical Manager I plays a critical role supporting the successful delivery of a portfolio of strategic communications and workforce development initiatives. Working in close partnership with the Project Director, this role provides operational leadership, client coordination, and execution oversight across multiple concurrent projects. This position serves as a key integrator across project teams and stakeholders, ensuring high-quality deliverables, aligned communication strategies, and efficient project delivery. This role is ideal for a candidate who can independently lead delivery while supporting leadership in expanding client relationships and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven ability to write, edit, and oversee the development of promotional and informational materials.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, media representatives, employees, managers, citizens, and appointed or elected officials.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to deliver persuasive and engaging public presentations.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Twelve or more years of professional experience in public relations, communications, public outreach, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting high-profile, high-visibility clients with strong engagement and evolving priorities

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Florida Legislative process, prior communications agency experience, and client service experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support oversight and delivery of a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and organizational priorities
• Lead assigned programs, projects, or major workstreams, ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination across multidisciplinary teams, including managing workflows, staffing alignment, and workload distribution
• Mentor and support staff development, including onboarding and ongoing professional growth
• Serve as a key point of contact for client coordination, supporting presentations, briefings, and day-to-day communications
• Facilitate collaboration across internal teams, client representatives, and external partners, proactively managing stakeholder expectations and resolving issues
• Support the development and implementation of strategic communications plans and related deliverables
• Assist in identifying opportunities to expand existing contracts or pursue new work
• Contribute to internal strategic initiatives, including innovation, training, and program development
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor to support project and organizational needs.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level