Utility Technical Manager

AtkinsRealis • Austin, TX

29d

About The Position

We are seeking a Utility Technical Manager to join our Consulting group in Austin, Tx reporting to the Practice Lead, to support the delivery of projects with a particular focus on numerical modelling and foundation design. Your role Staff Administration: With Technical Director, BU Managers and Project 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. 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. Marketing and Client Maintenance: May participate in pursuing new project opportunities for firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients. Contracts and Financial: 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. Monitor all aspects, including the development and implementation of Utility Management, Utility Coordination and Subsurface Utility Engineering methods and procedures. Ensures staff compliance with Utility Accommodation Rules (UAR), the Administrative Code as they apply to each project and other utility regulatory policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 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 7 years of experience since B.S., with at least three of these years in positions with project management or supervisory responsibilities.
• 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.
• Professional registration in field of practice is required, if available, e.g., P.E., A.I.C.P., R.A., or R.L.A

Nice To Haves

• Post graduate degree preferred.
• Management coursework and/or MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Staff Administration: With Technical Director, BU Managers and Project 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.
• 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.
• Marketing and Client Maintenance: May participate in pursuing new project opportunities for firm by maintaining contacts with current and prospective clients.
• Contracts and Financial: 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.
• Monitor all aspects, including the development and implementation of Utility Management, Utility Coordination and Subsurface Utility Engineering methods and procedures.
• Ensures staff compliance with Utility Accommodation Rules (UAR), the Administrative Code as they apply to each project and other utility regulatory policies and procedures.

Benefits

• At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
• Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include 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, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees