Olsson Associates

Mechanical Design Technical Manager

Olsson Associates$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members and clients.
  • Ability to collaborate and foster a team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills for tackling engineering challenges.
  • An Associate's degree in Drafting and Design is preferred for this role.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in consulting, specifically in engineering and design.
  • Proficiency in CAD/BIM software, particularly Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with technical staff and project managers to define detailed project schedules and scopes.
  • Develop cost estimates and manage resource allocations to optimize project goals.
  • Provide technical guidance to address complex design challenges effectively.
  • Monitor timelines, resource use, and budgets to ensure projects stay on track.
  • Engage clients in meetings to build relationships and review project status.
  • Drive improvements in technical processes and document all project deliverables clearly.
  • Mentor junior staff to promote professional growth and expertise sharing.

Benefits

  • Competitive 401(k) match to support employee retirement savings.
  • Tailored career development paths to empower professional growth.
  • Possibility of flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
  • Engagement in projects that positively impact local communities.
  • Participation in a wellness program promoting healthy lifestyles.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Olsson's Facilities Engineering and Design Team is at the forefront of engineering innovation, providing comprehensive services for large commercial developments, healthcare facilities, laboratories, educational institutions, data centers, and military installations. Our expertise includes engineering analysis, design services, and professional consulting, ensuring top-tier quality and world class installations. We also provide building inspection and forensic investigation services. As a member of this team, you will contribute to diverse, high-impact projects, delivering engineering solutions that make a tangible difference in communities and industries.

Join Olsson's Facilities Engineering and Design Team as a Mechanical Design Technical Manager, where you will utilize your advanced technical expertise and develop project management skills to contribute to high-impact projects in commercial developments, healthcare facilities, laboratories, educational institutions, data centers, and military installations. This role is pivotal in developing technical approaches to meet project requirements, addressing engineering challenges, and ensuring the successful execution of project phases.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate effectively with technical staff and project managers to prepare comprehensive project schedules, scopes, and objectives.
  • Utilize technical experience to develop cost estimates, formulate project budgets, and manage resources for optimal alignment with project goals.
  • Provide high-level technical guidance and support to resolve complex design issues, ensuring continuous progress on design aspects of projects.
  • Monitor project timelines, resource utilization, and expenses to ensure project completion.
  • Engage in client meetings to foster relationships and review project performance, promoting Olsson's commitment to excellence.
  • Drive efficiencies and quality improvements in technical processes and document all project-related deliverables including design plans and correspondence.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff, fostering a culture of learning and expertise development.

We will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Lincoln, NE or Omaha, NE offices.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:
  • Working collaboratively with others.
  • Having ownership in the work you do.
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • An Associate's degree in Drafting and Design is preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in the consulting industry, with a strong background in engineering and design.
  • Proficiency in CAD/BIM software, Autodesk Revit, and AutoCAD is highly regarded.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:
  • Receive a competitive 401(k) match
  • Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
  • Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
  • Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
  • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

About Olsson Associates

Olsson Associates is a multi-disciplinary engineering and design firm that provides a wide range of services, including planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental and technology. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Olsson Associates has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 1,200 people. The company serves clients in various industries, including transportation, water, energy, and commercial. Olsson Associates is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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1,200 employees
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Founded
1956

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