Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Project Manager (Civil Engineer)
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expSmith Seckman Reid, Inc. is a leading engineering design and consulting firm that provides innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. The Project Manager I will be responsible for planning and executing project plans, managing project financials, and serving as the primary contact between the project team and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
Consulting
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
Qualification
Required
Technical or Bachelor's degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm with four years related project experience OR
Ten years of practical experience on similar projects
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Knowledge of project management practices
Basic knowledge of project financial management and how to create and maintain budgets
Proficient within the engineering discipline of his/her expertise
Presentation Skills – effective in variety of presentation settings both inside and outside the organization; commands attention and can manage group processes during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn't working
Judgment and Decision-Making Skills – ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion
Relationship Management Skills – ability to create, maintain, and strengthen authentic relationships with clients
Organizational Skills – can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support, etc.) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner
Active Listening Skills – practices attentive listening with the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when they disagree
Delegation Skills – ability to effectively assign task responsibility and authority to others
Interpersonal Skills – ability to interact positively and work effectively with others
Comprehension – ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated
Written Communication Skills – ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Speech Clarity – ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you
Detail-Oriented – ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand what caused a certain outcome
Preferred
Professional Engineer Licensure preferred (required by those who have a ABET accredited degree in engineering)
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
Company
Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
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501-1000 employees
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