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Mott MacDonald · 3 days ago

Senior Technical Advisor

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$142K/yr - $174K/yr

10+ years exp

Mott MacDonald is a leading employee-owned company in engineering, management, and development services, supporting diverse projects globally. They are seeking a Senior Technical Advisor to lead complex programs, guide multi-party teams, and develop strategic solutions in the built environment.

ConsultingDeveloper PlatformProfessional ServicesSoftware

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead Technical Advisory commissions through all project stage (concept, design, procurement, delivery, and operations)

Define client outcomes and establish technical governance frameworks that maintain the golden thread of technical intent

Lead development of feasibility studies and business cases to help clients assess technical, financial, and operational options

Plan and chair multi-disciplinary design reviews; ensure deliverables are complete, coordinated, and compliant

Develop and verify technical requirements, acceptance criteria, and performance measures

Challenge designs for buildability, maintainability, and lifecycle value; integrate safety-in-design and residual-risk management

Direct schedule, risk, and change control processes; produce high-quality evidence-based reports

Advise on technical scope and acceptance criteria; align deliverables with Design-Build (DB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Design-Bid-Build (DBB) routes

Develop and implement governance frameworks and decision-support processes for major programs

Manage commercial performance, change control, and compliance with BMS/PPCM governance

Shape pursuit strategies and author technical narratives for proposals

Support regional growth initiatives, including staff development, account strategy, and service integration with other business units

Develop key account relationships and identify emerging opportunities

Contribute to regional thought leadership and capability development

Mentor junior staff, providing technical governance and career guidance

Qualification

Technical AdvisoryTechnical GovernanceProject ManagementContract AdministrationRisk ManagementChange ControlFeasibility StudiesProfessional CredentialsStakeholder EngagementCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

10+ years leading complex multi-disciplinary projects or programs

Proven ability to crystallize complex issues into clear options and recommendations for senior stakeholders

Proficient in schedule, risk, and change control

Strong contract administration experience; familiarity with DB/CMAR/DBB, with advantage for PDB/CMGC

Skilled communicator with ability to lead client workshops and boards

Preferred

Advanced degree or professional registration preferred

Professional credentials such as: CCM, PMP, DBIA, PE, RA

California experience is preferred but not essential

Experience establishing technical governance frameworks and evaluation methodologies

Proven record of winning and delivering advisory assignments in the public or private sector

Benefits

401k

Medical

Dental and vision insurance

Short-term/long-term disability

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Company paid life insurance

Company

Mott MacDonald

Glassdoor4.1

Mott MacDonald focuses on digital innovation, transforming, engineering, management and development.

Founded in 1866

Tirana, Tirane, ALB

10001+ employees

https://www.mottmac.com/hungary

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