Project Manager (Electrical or Mechanical)

About the Firm

SSR is a leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm providing innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. With multiple locations across the US, SSR partners with a diverse group of clients to deliver advanced, lasting solutions. The firm is committed to supporting employees' health, well-being, and personal growth through competitive benefits and programs.

Benefits

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

SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner, recognized for its commitment to community outreach and improvement. The firm is also certified as a "Great Place to Work."

Responsibilities

• Hold overall responsibility for assigned projects of low to medium scope and complexity, ensuring total project success in people, product, and profit.
• Confirm project scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders, collaborating with the Client Relationship Manager (CRM) or Location Leader as needed.
• Develop a financial plan for the project, including negotiating fees and contracts, preparing proposal letters, and participating in man-hour budgeting.
• Assist in developing the project staffing plan and preliminary man-hour budget with the Senior Project Manager (PM), CRM, Department Head, or Location Leader.
• Ensure a Project Coordinator (PC) is assigned and work with them to complete the BIM Questionnaire for proper model setup and information flow.
• Structure and participate in project kick-off meetings to convey scope, client expectations, standards, and man-hour budgets.
• Work with the design team to confirm a final man-hour budget based on discipline work plans.
• Understand client schedule expectations, propose interim milestones, and adjust the schedule as necessary.
• Schedule work, communicate schedule information, monitor manpower requirements, and update eResource with current man-hour projections.
• Prepare and implement a proactive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan for projects.
• Ensure invoices are accurate and delivered timely, monitor collections, and update projected monthly revenue earnings.
• Attend meetings with owners, clients, and architects; facilitate communication and document important issues.
• Monitor project budget and schedule work in accordance with man-hour budgets.
• Identify, negotiate, and administer fees for additional services as needed.
• Build and grow business relationships vital to project success and engage in business development with the current client base.
• Perform risk assessments and manage risks throughout the project.
• Respond to contractors’ and clients’ requests for information quickly and efficiently.
• Manage the Construction Administration (CA) process by designating CA personnel to ensure building systems are installed per design and quality standards.
• Supervise the job closeout process to ensure documentation, lessons learned, and filings are complete.
• Work alongside and engage with the Senior PM, CRM, or Location Leader to increase knowledge of project scope, budgeting, and revenue projections.
• Actively attend internal and external training and educational opportunities to gain knowledge in necessary technical areas.

Requirements

• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm with ten years of practical experience on similar projects.
• Professional Engineer Licensure.
• Healthcare building design experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies.
• Knowledge of project approach and system design.
• Basic accounting knowledge and ability to create and maintain budgets.
• Comfortable working with clients.