Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Confirms the project scope and requirements with the client and other stakeholders
• Develops a financial plan for the project by preparing the proposal letter and preparing the preliminary man-hour budget; works with CRM, Department Head, or Operations Director as needed
• Ensures contracts are fully executed by the appropriate Principal
• Develops the project staffing plan and preliminary man-hour budget, working with CRM, Department Head, or Operations Director as applicable
• Leads project kick-off meetings with project team to convey project scope, client expectations and standards, man-hour budgets, etc.
• Works with the design team to confirm a final man-hour budget based on discipline work plans that identify tasks and hours to complete
• Provides responsive, professional leadership to the internal design team
• Works with the client to understand schedule expectations and, with team input, proposes interim milestones to 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 updates 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
• Prepares and implements a proactive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan for projects
• Ensures that invoices are accurate and delivered in a timely manner, monitors and works with clients to collect account receivables, and updates the projected monthly revenue earnings for each project
• Attends meetings with owners, clients, and architects; facilitates communication and anticipates needs of clients and the project team; documents important issues
• Maintains a profit variance of +/- 5% and monitors project budget
• Schedules work in accordance with man-hour budgets; recognizes how the hours charged to the project impact the revenue and projections
• Identifies, negotiates, and administers fees for additional services as needed or by identifying client needs
• Builds, develops, and grows business relationships vital to the success of the project and engages in business development activities with current and potential clients, creating additional service opportunities and expanding business with additional SSR service lines
• Responds to contractor’s and client’s request for information efficiently and comprehensively
• Recognizes the root cause of a design team problem that will impact the project’s quality, schedule or financial goals and is able to address the issue through coordination and communication
• 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

Requirements

• Demonstrated, consistent ability to manage projects of various size and complexity
• 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
• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred (required by those who have a ABET accredited degree in engineering)

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Ability to manage projects of various size and complexity
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in project planning and execution
• Knowledge of construction administration and quality control

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• A generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum
• Tuition reimbursement
• A variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Company Information

SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement. We feel that SSR is a great place, but don’t take our word for it, see what our colleagues are saying at www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr.