Manager, Technical Services
Primary Purpose:
The PCI Manager - Technical Activities (M-TA) is responsible for the program and project management of PCI Technical Activities relating to the development and dissemination of the existing PCI Body of Knowledge. As a member of PCI Technical Services, the M-TA supports the core purpose of maintaining and protecting the technical integrity of precast concrete by providing guidance and perspective on major technical issues confronting the industry and working closely with other technical leaders in the Institute in coordinating the Institute's technical activities. Working with established PCI committees, industry consultants, and volunteers, the M-TA will facilitate the development of PCI publications to enhance the PCI Body of Knowledge. The M-TA will also support the development of presentations and educational content to support the broader use of precast concrete systems.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Manage assigned PCI committee activity as a staff liaison to monitor and drive their efforts to advance the PCI BoK.
- Prepare documents to reduce need for consultant support.
- Assist in their communications and activities.
- Assist with technical editing as it applies to PCI's BoK.
- Provide technical direction and project management of consultants for special programs and projects.
- Support PCI activities to disseminate the BoK to internal and external audiences
- Prepare presentations on topics of the PCI BoK to reduce need for consultant support.
- Prepare publications and articles on topics of the PCI BoK
- Identify and participate in the activities of other technical institutes, trade associations, government organizations, and other outside allies to support the Institute's BoK.
- Industry organization activities may include ACI, ASCE/SEI, ASTM, BSSC, EERI, ICBO, NSPE, NCSEA, and others as necessary.
- Respond to inquiries from PCI members, the Industry, and the general public regarding the existing PCI BoK.
- Evaluate the design impact of state-of-the-art research and resulting implications.
- Monitor and be involved in new technology and developments.
- BS in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent; MS preferred
- Registered Professional or Structural Engineer preferred
- At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience
- Experience in design of precast concrete structures
- Experience working directly for a precast producer desired
- Experience with technical committees of PCI or similar organizations
- Proven ability to simultaneously manage many diverse projects of varying complexity
- Track record of completing projects within schedule and budget
- Demonstrated team playing, team building, and management skills
- A perceptive and good listener with excellent collaborative interpersonal skills