Senior Project Manager (Electrical Engineer)

About the role

As a Senior Project Manager at SSR, you will lead high-scope, high-complexity projects or multiple programs at once. You will serve 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects, proactively manage financials, and mentor Project Managers I and II
• Confirm project scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders; capture assumptions and decisions
• Capture and manage project documentation, including RFI, submittal, decision, and risk logs
• 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
• Manage scope changes; identify potential crises; develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies
• 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
• Contribute to thought leadership through professional organizations or industry speaking and writing engagements

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