Technical or Bachelor's degree in a major technical discipline and 8 years of project experience, or 12 years of practical experience on similar projects
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects
Professional Engineer Licensure preferred for ABET-accredited engineering degrees
Experience managing healthcare projects
Experience leading multi-discipline design teams
Responsibilities
Lead medium to high complexity projects or multiple projects to achieve total project success
Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to confirm project scope and requirements
Develop financial plans and proposals, preparing budgets with relevant team members
Facilitate effective project kick-offs to set standards, roles, and expectations
Establish and maintain project schedules with client input, setting interim milestones
Track project budgets and manage fees for additional services and change orders
Build strong client relationships through exceptional service and business development efforts
Benefits
100% Employee-Owned with immediate ESOP vesting
401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Flexible work schedules and generous paid leave policies
Tuition reimbursement and support for professional development
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
As a Project Manager II, you will hold overall responsibility for medium to high complexity projects or multiple concurrent projects-leading teams to achieve Total Project Success by meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals. You will serve as the primary client contact, coordinate multi-discipline resources and subconsultants, manage financial performance, and ensure projects are executed according to plan from kickoff through close-out. 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 project scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders; document assumptions and decisions.
Develop proposals and financial plans; prepare preliminary man-hour budgets with CRM, Department Head, or Operations Director.
Ensure contracts are fully executed by the appropriate Principal and align the team to contractual obligations.
Lead effective project kick-offs to convey scope, standards, budgets, roles, risks, and expectations.
Finalize discipline work plans and task-hour budgets with design leads; 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 plans across disciplines and maintain profit variance within targets.
Maintain complete project documentation and organized storage; keep logs current (RFI, submittal, decision, risk).
Facilitate meetings with owners, clients, architects, and contractors; document decisions and follow-ups.
Track budgets, fee burn, and earned value; recognize how hours charged impact revenue and forecasts.
Identify, negotiate, and administer fees for additional services; process change orders promptly.
Prepare and implement proactive QA/QC plans; coordinate timely reviews and submittals to meet standards and contract requirements.
Manage Construction Administration to help ensure installed systems conform to design intent and quality standards.
Ensure accurate invoices are issued promptly; track AR status and update projected monthly revenue.
Resolve design and coordination issues by analyzing root causes and driving cross-discipline solutions.
Supervise close-out activities including punchlists, documentation, filings, lessons learned, and archive.
Build and grow client relationships through exceptional delivery; engage in business development with current and potential clients to expand services.
Who We're Looking For
Minimum Requirements:
Technical or Bachelor's degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm with eight years related project experience OR
Twelve years of practical experience on similar projects
Demonstrated, consistent ability to manage projects of various size and complexity
Professional Engineer Licensure preferred (required by those who have a ABET accredited degree in engineering)
Experience managing healthcare projects
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading multi-discipline design teams and coordinating subconsultants and contractors.
Command of project financials including pricing, fee burn, earned value, forecasts, and AR.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort with scheduling and resource planning tools.
Clear, concise communication and meeting facilitation; strong documentation and follow-through.
Ability to analyze issues, evaluate trade-offs, mitigate risk, and make sound decisions in collaboration with stakeholders.
Business development mindset with experience supporting proposals, interviews, and client workshops.
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.
