Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. · 5 hours ago
Senior Project Manager (Electrical Engineer)
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSmith Seckman Reid, Inc. is a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm dedicated to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions. The Senior Project Manager will lead high-complexity projects, serving as the primary client contact and ensuring projects are delivered to quality standards while mentoring junior project managers.
Consulting
Responsibilities
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
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
Demonstrate thought leadership through professional organizations or industry speaking and writing engagements
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
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.
Company
Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
At SSR, we stand out from other firms.
501-1000 employees
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