Senior Technical Service Manager Architecture

Senior Technical Service Manager, Commercial Architecture

ms consultants

Columbus, OH or Pittsburgh, PA

• Oversee the professional growth and development of our service group’s architectural staff. This includes conducting monthly one‑on‑one meetings with technical staff to discuss progress and assign longer‑term projects that encourage professional growth.
• Manage team technical skill sets and capabilities, identify areas for improvement, and set annual development goals.
• Assist project managers with proposals, focusing on scope, schedule, and budget to ensure successful project execution.
• Complete quarterly reports on hiring, efficiency, turnover, project performance, and quality. Oversee staff project assignments to achieve the corporate goal of 80% staff utilization.
• Develop strong strategic alliances with sub‑consultants to enhance service offerings.
• Maintain a professional network of industry peers to identify and attract potential talent.
• Collaborate with project managers to identify opportunities for expanding into new technical areas, including different building types, innovative designs, and specialized services such as energy modeling and 3D scanning.
• Actively participate in industry events, including speaking at regional conferences, writing technical articles, and submitting projects for awards with support from the marketing department.
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of technical quality standards for our team, ensuring standards are consistently met, and manage resource loading for upcoming projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited or NCARB‑certified institution.
• Proven experience managing a technical team within a collaborative, matrixed environment.
• Registered Architect or PE licensed is preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of coordinating engineering and architecture of complex building projects.
• Experience in team leadership with documented success in project execution.
• Practical familiarity with ICC building codes and ASCE standards.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• LEED and Green Globes experience and credentials preferred.

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 ’re also able to offer full‑time remote work for select positions, depending on the role and work requirement.

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.