Technical or Bachelor's degree in a major technical discipline with four years of related project experience, or ten years of practical experience on similar projects.
Professional Engineer Licensure preferred for those with an ABET accredited engineering degree.
Experience managing multi-discipline design teams and coordinating with subconsultants and contractors.
Working knowledge of project financials including fees, change orders, earned value, and forecasts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and scheduling/resource planning tools.
Responsibilities
Lead low to medium complexity projects to achieve Total Project Success.
Confirm scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders.
Develop proposals and assist in building financial plans.
Lead effective project kick-offs to align scope, standards, and expectations.
Establish schedules with client input and set interim milestones.
Monitor budget and fee burn, recognizing the impact on revenue and forecasts.
Oversee Construction Administration to ensure design intent and quality standards are met.
Benefits
100% Employee-Owned with immediate ESOP vesting.
401(k) with immediate vesting and generous company match.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage with HSA contributions.
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short/long term disability.
Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, and generous PTO.
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
As a Project Manager I, you will lead low to medium complexity projects to achieve Total Project Success-meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives-while serving as the primary client contact and coordinating multi-discipline teams. Every colleague has a voice and a stake in our success through our ESOP, and we are driven by our mission to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Confirm scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders with support from the CRM or Operations Director as needed.
Ensure contracts are fully executed by the appropriate Principal and align team to contractual obligations.
Develop proposals and help build financial plans; confirm staffing and preliminary man-hour budgets with Senior PM/CRM/Operations.
Lead effective project kick-offs to align scope, standards, budgets, roles, and expectations; foster ownership and trust.
Work with discipline leads to finalize work plans and detailed task-hour budgets; update plans as conditions change.
Establish schedules with client input; set interim milestones for timely information flow and coordination.
Schedule and sequence work; communicate action items; monitor manpower requirements across disciplines and maintain profit variance within targets.
Maintain complete project documentation and organized storage so information is current and accessible.
Facilitate meetings with owners, clients, and architects; document decisions and follow-ups.
Monitor budget and fee burn; recognize how hours charged impact revenue and forecasts; identify and process additional services as needed.
Prepare and implement proactive QA/QC plans; coordinate timely reviews and submittals to meet standards.
Identify risks to quality, schedule, or financial goals; analyze root causes, propose mitigation, and escalate when needed.
Oversee Construction Administration to support conformance of installed systems with design intent and quality standards.
Ensure accurate invoices are issued promptly; track AR status and update projected monthly revenue.
Engage in ongoing training; deepen technical discipline knowledge and project leadership skills; support business development with existing clients.
Who We're Looking For
Minimum Requirements:
Technical or Bachelor's degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm with four years related project experience OR
Ten years of practical experience on similar projects
Professional Engineer Licensure preferred (required by those who have a ABET accredited degree in engineering)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing multi-discipline design teams and coordinating with subconsultants and contractors.
Working knowledge of project financials including fees, change orders, earned value, and forecasts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort with scheduling/resource planning tools.
Clear, concise communication and meeting facilitation; strong documentation and follow-through.
Ability to analyze issues, evaluate options, and make sound decisions in collaboration with stakeholders.
What We Offer
100% Employee-Owned - Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
Retirement Savings - 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
Company-Paid Protection - Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
Work-Life Balance - Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
About Smith Seckman Reid Inc
Smith Seckman Reid Inc is an engineering firm that provides a variety of services to clients in the healthcare, education, and government sectors. The firm was founded in 1968 and has offices in several cities throughout the United States. Smith Seckman Reid Inc offers a range of services, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, as well as commissioning and energy services. The firm is committed to sustainability and has completed several LEED-certified projects. Smith Seckman Reid Inc is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
