Technical Services Manager

Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 annually, full-time, exempt, with comprehensive benefits Location: Remote in California (Bay Area preferred), with quarterly in-office time in Walnut Creek Start Date: Early 2027 Priority Deadline: November 15, 2026 To apply, click "apply for this job" and submit your resume and written answers to the four application questions (found in the position profile) as a single document saved as “LastName_TSM.” No cover letter needed. To view the full position profile, including requirements, application questions, and hiring timeline, click here. Position Overview and Responsibilities Sequoia Ecological Consulting seeks a Technical Services Manager whose first job is people: the dedicated supervisor, advocate, and career-development lead for technical staff from the Project Manager tier through the newest field biologists, reporting to the Director of Technical Services. The role will take on the day-to-day people management that currently rests with the Principals, and it is central to building a team culture where staff feel supported, trusted, and able to grow. This position calls for a proven people leader with the consulting and technical credibility to make sound staffing and delivery decisions. The role supports project and program management and carries a small billable component to support the project teams. The Technical Services Manager will own staff supervision, performance management, career development, hiring, workload balance, and support for project delivery for technical staff. Theywill reinforce the technical standards and quality expectations set by the Director of Technical Services and Principals. People Leadership & Supervision Organizational Leadership Performance & Career Development Talent Strategy Staffing & Project Support Desired Experience and Competencies Sequoia Ecological Consulting seeks a proven people leader from the environmental consulting industry who leads with a collaborative leadership style and is able to translate between business and team needs. We're looking for someone eager to grow with Sequoia and make a real difference: someone energized by shaping a new role, investing in people's careers, and helping build a team that does meaningful work for California's environment. The ideal candidate is someone technical staff trust with their workload, their development, and their careers, bringing strong technical grounding alongside leadership, management skill, and consulting fluency. People Leadership & Trust Building Consulting & Technical Acumen Team & Talent Building Communication & Composure To view the full position profile, including requirements, application questions, and hiring timeline, click here.