Utility Technical Manager

Utility Technical Manager – Atkins

Réalis

Location:

Austin, TX

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.

• Staff Administration: identify current and future staffing availability based on technical and budgetary requirements of future workload and manpower projections.
• Recommend salary levels for new hires and initiate salary and position adjustment actions for staff, subject to senior management review and approval. Conduct semi‑annual performance reviews and annual career planning sessions with direct reports.
• Provide staff with ongoing performance feedback and counsel to promote improved performance and career development.
• Help staff identify and pursue technical and professional development activities consistent with their career development goals and work unit objectives/company needs. Ensure 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.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with established quality control standards, ensuring that appropriate quality assurance activities are being performed throughout the operating unit.
• Review project QC plans and periodic QA compliance audits on current or recently completed projects.
• Assist staff in resolving problems concerning work with the various business units.
• Technical Excellence: maintain visibility and professional currency by actively participating in professional and civic organizations and encourage staff to do the same.
• Work 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.
• Approve purchase requests for capital items as specified in the Authorization Matrix.
• Perform 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.
• Ensure staff compliance with Utility Accommodation Rules (UAR), the Administrative Code as they apply to each project and other utility regulatory policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in field of practice; postgraduate 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.
• Professional registration in field of practice is required, if available, e.g., P.E., A.I.C.P., R.A., or R.L.A.

Depending on your employment status, Atkins

Réalis 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, flexible work options, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. Expected compensation range is $80,600.00 – $ annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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