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Manager, Technical
ABS Group of Companies
Houston, TX, United States
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Description
Job Capsule
The Technical Manager has overall responsibility for the technical, budget, schedule administrative and financial execution of individual projects. Act independently as the engineer in responsible charge, and also as the manager with responsibility for financial performance on assigned projects. The Technical Manager may be assigned to several projects concurrently and may also be assigned to perform specific marketing-related functions, including presentation of Company qualifications for project opportunities and preparation of proposals.
This position manages client interface and overall relationship with several clients. The Technical Manager position is a management-level position with both technical and management responsibilities. Provides technical expertise and guidance to others and manages significant projects independently based on years of experience and advanced education.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status
Company: American Bureau of Shipping
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Qualifications
Job Duties/Roles
Technical: Provide technical leadership and expertise in areas of knowledge and experience.Supervise, direct, and review technical contributions of other engineers on projects and company-wide activities.
As an individual contributor, carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
Communication: Exercise a high degree of communications skills in:Writing reports documenting project results
Conducting presentations to clients and for ABS AS in-house programs.
Marketing/Business Development: Support marketing and business development through projects by:Proactive pursuit of repeat business.
Prepare and develop technical and cost proposals, as required.
Assist in the business development skills of staff members.
Manage the overall client relationship, as assigned, to assure satisfaction with ABS AS service, identify needs, and understand the client business.
Financial:
Develop budgets, schedules and profit objectives for assigned projects, within requirements of contracts and subject to the approval of Division management.
Assure that invoices are properly prepared in accordance with contractual terms and are issued to clients in a timely manner.
Works with Financial Services Group to ensure that payment on outstanding invoices are forthcoming in a timely manner.
Project Management:
Act as program and project manager for major ABS AS activities.
Provide direction and oversight of Engineers, Lead Engineers, Project Engineers, and Principal Engineers assigned to projects.
Assure projects are executed within approved budget and schedule, and in accordance with Company Quality requirements.
Act as the primary point of technical contact for clients on assigned projects.
Employee Relations:
Assist in training and mentoring Engineers, Lead Engineers, Project Engineers, and Principal Engineers.
Assist RC Division Management in the evaluation of employee performance, and in identifying employee training and development needs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (KSAR)
The human relations skills necessary to organize, direct, and motivate senior level professionals and staff. These skills are also necessary to develop strong client relationships at the highest level.Ability to organize, plan, monitor and control project contractual requirements, budgets, schedules and technical work.
Ability to utilize basic personal computer applications including spreadsheets, word processors, email, and Internet browsers.
Ability to communicate technical aspects of projects and of work assignments to peers, subordinates and clients.
Ability to direct the execution of complex engineering projects.
Working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Management System.
Minimum years of Experience
10+ years previous related experience. Supervisory skills and experience are strongly preferred
Required/Preferred Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
Reporting RelationshipsReports to a Director or Executive level position
Direct ReportsMay have Individual Contributor direct reports
Disclaimer ClauseThis job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily sedentary; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status
Company: American Bureau of Shipping
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