Mechanical Design Technical Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

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. 

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.

#LI-DNP

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.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants' personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the "CCPA"), this notice explains Olsson's practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices.

For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Notice here.