Technical Manager Jobs in San Diego, CA

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Technical Services Regional Manager to provide strategic leadership across our multidisciplinary technical services organization. This highly visible leadership role is responsible for aligning technical resources, supporting successful project delivery, developing future leaders, and driving continuous improvement across the firm.
The Technical Services Regional Manager partners closely with business managers, project managers, and technical leaders to ensure teams are positioned to deliver exceptional work while supporting the long-term growth and success of the organization.
What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and direction to Technical Services discipline leaders and staff. (Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, CAD, Architectural)
• Manage performance of the Technical Services organization, ensuring resources are optimized to meet current and projected workload demands.
• Partner with business managers, project managers, and business development leaders to align resources and priorities.
• Support the successful delivery of complex multidisciplinary projects, promoting efficient design delivery in accordance with Kennedy Jenks' standards and procedures while maintaining compliance with the applicable standard of care.
• Promote technical excellence, quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration across disciplines, offices, and teams.
• Develop, mentor, and support current and future leaders.
• Support organizational growth, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives.

We're Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Technical Experience: 10+ years of engineering consulting experience, preferably within water/wastewater.
• Management Experience: 4+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors, team leaders, and project teams.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading people, projects, teams, departments, or technical organizations.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary project delivery and design processes.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence across disciplines, offices, and teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
• A leadership approach that balances accountability, teamwork, and employee development.
• A broad organizational perspective that prioritizes firmwide success over individual disciplines or business units.

Why Kennedy Jenks?
At Kennedy Jenks, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of technical project delivery while working alongside employee-owners who are passionate about solving complex infrastructure and environmental challenges. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on project delivery, employee development, operational excellence, and the continued growth of our employee-owned firm.
Location & Travel
This role may be based out of any existing Kennedy Jenks office location. While the position offers flexibility, it is not intended to function as a fully remote role. The successful candidate will maintain visibility across the business through regular engagement with teams, offices, and leaders throughout the organization. Approximately 25% travel is expected.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $170,000 - $240,000, depending on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits Summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; a health savings account; a 401(k); bonus programs; tuition reimbursement; employee ownership opportunity; professional registration support; business travel assistance; competitive paid time off and holidays; an employee assistance program; and additional programs that support your wellbeing and professional growth.

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Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.