Technical or Bachelor's degree in a major technical discipline with 10 years of project experience or 15 years of practical experience on similar projects.
Proven leadership as a trusted advisor to clients.
Demonstrated ability to manage projects of various sizes and complexities.
Expertise in managing project financials with minimal oversight.
Professional Engineer Licensure preferred for those with an ABET accredited degree in engineering.
Responsibilities
Lead high-scope, high-complexity projects as the primary client contact.
Confirm project scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders.
Develop financial plans and negotiate fees with senior staff.
Ensure contracts are executed and align the team to obligations.
Lead project kick-offs to convey scope, standards, and expectations.
Monitor budgets and fee burn, processing additional services as needed.
Build and grow client relationships while engaging in business development.
Benefits
100% Employee-Owned with immediate ESOP vesting.
401(k) with immediate vesting and generous company match.
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, and generous PTO.
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead high-scope, high-complexity projects or multiple programs at once-serving as the primary client contact, trusted advisor, and integrator of people, product, and profit. You will plan and execute projects, proactively manage financials, and mentor Project Managers I and II, ensuring projects are delivered to SSR's quality standards and client expectations.
Confirm project scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders; capture assumptions and decisions.
Coordinate the proposal phase; assist senior design staff with technical documentation and interview presentations.
Develop financial plans by negotiating fees, preparing proposal letters, and preliminary man-hour budgets with CRM/Department Head/Operations Director.
Ensure contracts are fully executed by the appropriate Principal and align the team to contractual obligations.
Develop project staffing plans and preliminary man-hour budgets; work with discipline leaders to finalize task-hour plans.
Lead project kick-offs to convey scope, standards, budgets, roles, risks, and expectations; foster ownership and trust.
Set schedules with team input; propose interim milestones and adjust as conditions change.
Schedule and sequence work; communicate action items; monitor manpower plans across disciplines and maintain profit variance targets.
Ensure project documentation is complete and appropriately stored; keep RFI, submittal, decision, and risk logs current.
Implement proactive QA/QC plans; coordinate timely reviews and submittals to meet standards and contract requirements.
Issue accurate invoices promptly; monitor AR and projected monthly revenue; address collection issues proactively.
Attend client, owner, and architect meetings; facilitate clear communication and document outcomes.
Anticipate and address issues affecting client or SSR expectations; serve as a trusted advisor.
Monitor budgets and fee burn; understand how hours charged impact revenue and forecasts; process additional services as needed.
Build, develop, and grow client relationships; engage in business development to expand services and share of wallet.
Respond to contractor and client requests for information quickly and efficiently.
Perform risk assessments and manage risks throughout the project life cycle.
Manage Construction Administration to help ensure systems are installed consistent with design intent and quality standards.
Supervise job close-out, ensuring documentation, filings, lessons learned, and archive are complete.
Provide oversight, leadership, and mentoring for Project Managers I and II; represent SSR in multi-discipline discussions.
Demonstrate thought leadership through professional organizations or industry speaking and writing engagements.
Who We're Looking For
Minimum Requirements:
Technical or Bachelor's degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm with ten years of related project experience OR
Fifteen years of practical experience on similar projects
Proven leadership as a trusted advisor to clients
Demonstrated, consistent ability to manage projects of various size and complexity
Expertise in proactively managing project financials with minimal oversight
Professional Engineer Licensure preferred (required by those who have a ABET accredited degree in engineering)
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven success leading complex, multi-discipline design programs and mentoring Project Managers.
Executive-level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; concise technical writing.
Advanced business acumen with command of pricing strategies, fee burn, earned value, forecasting, and AR.
Experience directing proposals and interviews with Marketing and technical leaders.
Ability to analyze trade-offs, mitigate risk, and drive timely, well-informed decisions across stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with scheduling, resource planning, and project/CRM platforms.
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.
