Smith Seckman Reid Inc

Project Manager/Senior Roadway Design Engineer

Smith Seckman Reid Inc • $80K — $95K *
Memphis, TN 38109In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
  • 5 years' project management experience in transportation design
  • TDOT experience preferred
  • Experience with Local Programs Administration (LPA)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and MS Project, with working knowledge of Excel including macros
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of effective interaction with diverse teams

Responsibilities

  • Confirm project scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders
  • Develop financial plans and prepare proposal letters
  • Lead project kick-off meetings to establish consensus
  • Schedule work and communicate plans to the project team
  • Monitor project budgets and adjust resources accordingly
  • Implement Quality Assurance/Quality Control plans
  • Manage the Construction Administration process in line with design standards

Benefits

  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement in diverse projects with significant impact
  • Access to experienced leadership and mentorship
  • Opportunity for career advancement in a growing firm
Full Job Description
Looking for a Project Manager/Senior Roadway Design Engineer for our Memphis, TN location.

The Project Manager/Senior Roadway Design Engineer holds overall responsibility for assigned projects of low to medium scope and complexity. Duties include planning and executing a specific project plan, delivering quality products and services to the client in a timely manner, managing project financials, and serving as the primary contact between the SSR project team and the client. The Project Manager I ensures that projects are executed according to the plan and is responsible for the results of assigned projects (Total Project Success).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Confirms the project scope and requirements with the client and other stakeholders, working with the Client Relationship Manager (CRM) or Operations Director as needed
  • Ensures contracts are fully executed by the appropriate Principal
  • Helps develop a financial plan for the project by preparing the proposal letter; works with CRM, Department Head, or Operations Director as applicable
  • Assists in developing the project staffing plan and preliminary man-hour budget with the Senior Project Manager (PM), CRM, Department Head, or Operations Director as applicable
  • Leads project kick-off meetings to convey project scope, client expectations and standards, man-hour budgets, etc. in a manner that builds consensus and fosters ownership and trust with the design team
  • Displays an aptitude for collaborative learning, encourages constructive criticism, and builds consensus with the internal team
  • Works with design team to confirm a final man-hour budget based on discipline work plans that identify tasks and hours to complete
  • Works with the client to understand schedule expectations and, with team input, proposes interim milestones to the schedule for proper information flow, adjusting as necessary throughout the project
  • Schedules work, communicates schedule and action-item information to the project team, monitors manpower requirements and plans for all disciplines on the project, and assists in updating EResource with current man-hour projections as the project requires, while maintaining a profit variance of +/- 5%
  • Ensures project documentation is completed and appropriately stored
  • Attends meetings with owners, clients, and architects; facilitates communication between clients and the project team; documents important issues
  • Monitors project budget and works with project team to schedule work in accordance with man-hour budgets; recognizes how the hours charged to the project impact the revenue and projections
  • Identifies and administers fees for additional services as needed
  • Aware of problems or risks regarding SSR's quality, schedule or financial goals of the project; with assistance is able to determine the cause of problems and communicate the issue with the design team
  • Prepares and implements a proactive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan for projects
  • Learns how to build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project and engages in business development activities with the current client base
  • Ensures that invoices are accurate and delivered in a timely manner; monitors and collects account receivables, and updates the projected monthly revenue earnings for each project
  • Responds to contractor's and client's request for information efficiently and comprehensively
  • Manages the Construction Administration (CA) process to ensure building systems are installed consistent with the design and predetermined quality standards
  • Supervises the job close out process to ensure documentation, filings, and project debriefs are complete
  • Works alongside and engages with the Senior PM, CRM, or Location Leader to increase knowledge of project scope, budgeting, and revenue projections
  • Actively attends internal and external training and other educational opportunities to obtain knowledge in necessary technical areas; exhibits competency in their own technical discipline

An ideal candidate will possess the following requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or applicable field from an ABET accredited college with four years of relevant experience in transportation design and analysis
  • Must be a Registered Professional Engineer
  • 5 years' experience in project management/execution with an understanding of standard project management processes/procedures
  • TDOT Experience
  • LPA experience (Local Programs Administration)
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, while being capable of interacting effectively with in house design staff and client staff at all levels.
  • Must have a proven track record of accomplishments as a project manager or engineer on transportation projects and be capable of supervising and directing a team of engineers, subconsultants, and vendors as necessary to complete the project.
  • Working knowledge of excel including macros
  • Self-starter with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task while working on numerous projects simultaneously at various stages of completion
  • Possess and able to maintain a valid driver's license
  • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project required

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.
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Size
800 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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