Architectural Technical Service Manager, Building Systems

ms consultants

Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA

ms consultants is seeking an experienced Architectural Technical Service Manager to complement our growing Building Systems team. We’re looking for a technical expert who has the ability to be a manager and mentor to the Building Systems Architectural team. This person would be a capable leader who can manage and motivate teams to provide high-quality, technical deliverables on time and on budget.

Working at ms consultants provides a unique working environment due to its highly diverse project portfolio and talented personnel. We offer an all-in-house multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers, MEP engineers, and structural engineers that gives our talented staff exposure to unique perspectives, approaches, and ideas that enhance a well-rounded career development experience.

About The Building Systems Business Unit

Our Building Systems Business Unit provides architecture, engineering, and planning consulting services to a variety of commercial and public clients including financial, retail, restaurant, office, municipal and grocery. Project types range from multi-unit retail to schools, municipal facilities, fairgrounds, industrial sites, commercial interiors, and urban redevelopment.

What You'll Do

Specific responsibilities include:

• Responsible for professional growth and development for the service groups’ Architectural staff. This would include conducting monthly one-on-one meetings with technical staff and longer-term assignments for staff to encourage growth.
• Manage the team’s technical skill sets, capabilities, areas for improvement, and annual development goals.
• Assist on proposals in cooperation with Project Managers as it relates to scope, schedule, and budget to perform the required scope.
• Complete quarterly reporting on hiring, efficiency, turnover, project performance, and project quality. Manage staff project assignment to meet the corporate goal of 80% staff utilization.
• Develop strong strategic alliances with sub-consultants.
• Maintain a professional network of industry peers to identify potential talent to join the firm.
• Coordinate with Project Manager’s needs to expand into new technical offerings, such as new building types, designs, or services (including: energy modeling, 3D scanning).
• Be active and involved within the industry which would include speaking at regional conferences, writing technical articles, and submittal for award recognition with the assistance of the marketing department.
• Responsible for the creation of and maintenance of technical quality standards for the team and ensuring standards are consistently met. Manage resource loading for upcoming projects.
  
  

What You'll Bring

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited or NCARB certified institution
• Experience managing a technical team in a collaborative, matrixed team environment.
• Preferred Registered Architect or PE licensed
• Master’s degree preferred, but not required
  
  

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of coordinating engineering and architecture of complex building projects
• Experience hiring and leading a team as well as evidence of success.
• Practical familiarity with ICC building codes and ASCE standards
• Technical Computer Skills - Revit, AutoCAD, Word, Outlook, Excel
• LEED and Green Globes experience and credentials preferred
  
  

Why Choose ms consultants?

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.

We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holiday. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We’re also able to offer full-time remote work for select position, depending on the role and work requirement.

Our Mission

By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients.

Our Vision

Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.

Our Values

We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work

The ms Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

ms is a company that actively promotes anti-racist values and fosters an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means working together to speak out and take action against all forms of racism, bias, and discrimination, not only in our company but in our community and everyday lives. Read more about ms DEI here.

ms consultants, inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ms fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. ms does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.