Technical Manager II
Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group. As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning.
We are seeking a Technical Manager II to join our team in New York, NY. As a Technical Manager II you will be responsible for representing the Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members. You will be responsible for supervising, coordinating, and assigning various projects to be performed by the team.
Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.
Job Responsibilities
As a Technical Manager II, you will be the Engineer of Record on dedicated projects and be responsible for supervising and leading coordination meetings. You will lead and supervise staff members as they perform their tasks, and participate in budgeting, scheduling, and staff management.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects
- Supervising the preparation of reports and analysis of system options and building conditions
- Maintaining interdisciplinary coordination with other trades/projects consultants
- Monitoring all correspondence between staff, clients, contractors, owners, etc.
- Mentoring rising junior engineers and developing their careers
- Client facing, responsible for managing projects and client expectations
- Responsible for financial performance on projects, within the design budgets
- Supervising construction administrative duties such as field reports, responses to RFIs, processing bulletins and addenda, etc.
The successful candidate would not only have a strong technical role for project coordination but will also be expected to have the necessary supervisory skills to perform:
- Periodic objective and comprehensive employee evaluations
- Participate in and contribute to the business unit Technical Leadership Committee
- Assist Technical Manager and Chief Engineer in business unit technical training and staff mentoring.
Job Requirements
Successful candidates must have a current PE registration with Healthcare design experience a plus. In addition, a history of working with projects such as Critical Facilities, Commercial and Aviation would be a good fit for this dynamic role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering from an Accredited Institution
- 15+ years’ experience working in a consulting firm, this is a Senior level role that requires a background in the MEP Engineering Industry
- 3 years of supervisory experience
- Hands-on design and CAD/REVIT experience as you will have a very strong technical role and will direct staff
Benefits
As a Technical Manager II with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.
As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group
At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.
- Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
- 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
- Training and professional development courses
- Professional development incentive bonuses
- Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Transit/parking employer stipend
- ½ day work from home Fridays all year long
At Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and further our culture of excellence. We promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.
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The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.
Skills Required
- Current PE registration
- Healthcare design experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
- 15+ years' experience in a consulting firm (MEP industry)
- 3 years of supervisory experience
- Hands-on design and CAD/Revit experience
- History of working on Critical Facilities, Commercial, or Aviation projects
Syska Hennessy Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Syska Hennessy Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Syska Hennessy Group.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Half‑day Fridays, paid holidays, and a generous PTO program are emphasized across materials. Flexible work schedules further support time away.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Exam-fee reimbursement, paid study time, and incentive bonuses for select credentials are explicitly offered. These benefits connect compensation to licensure and professional growth, reducing early‑career costs.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options and an employer match is advertised. Descriptions characterize the match as competitive for mid‑sized engineering firms, strengthening long‑term savings.
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What We Do
Consult ■ Engineer ■ Commission At Syska Hennessy Group, we create exceptional environments. By combining our expertise with all of the next generation tools that technology has to offer, we provide high performance engineering, consulting and commissioning solutions for the built environment. We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity and commitment. Through our highly collaborative approach, we engage with our clients to help them meet their challenges head on. We embrace social responsibility, both in our workplace and in our design practice. Syska Hennessy Group has been ranked in ENR's Top 500 Design Firms Sourcebook as the #1 data center designer. We are proud of our portfolio of international projects which include some of the world’s most technically sophisticated buildings. To find out how we can help drive your business' success in a challenging economy, contact us
