Client Relationship Manager

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Company-paid protection (life/AD&D/dis

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a Client Relationship Manager I in Dallas to lead regional client relationships and drive Total Project Success across people, product, and profit.

You will build long-term partnerships, deliver solutions, and align SSR services with evolving client needs in healthcare, infrastructure, and more. You will manage executive touchpoints, guide account plans, initiate projects, and oversee multi‑discipline teams while mentoring Project Managers and pursuing new

Qualifications

• Ability to consistently generate $1.5M - $3M of per year
• An expert in the discipline with a minimum of 12 years applicable project/client management experience
• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm OR applicable experience
• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred
• Demonstrated, consistent ability in managing projects from small to large scope and complexity
• Experience in the design of multi-discipline projects
• Proven success growing strategic accounts and securing multi-year, multi-discipline programs
• Executive-level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; clear, concise technical writing
• Advanced business acumen with command of project financials, pricing strategies, and profitability levers
• Ability to cultivate, mentor, and develop Project Managers and emerging leaders
• Experience leading proposals, interviews, and client workshops in partnership with Marketing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM and project management platforms

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal‑level relationship owner for assigned clients and maintain executive touchpoints.
• Create account plans and strategies to grow relationships and multi‑year programs.
• Align SSR services with client standards and strategic goals; anticipate future needs.
• Lead project initiation, define scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and risk.
• Oversee multi‑discipline project teams to achieve Total Project Success.
• Direct project management activities: contracts, schedules, budgets, risk management, QA/QC, close‑out.
• Monitor financials: fee burn, earned value, forecasts; manage invoices and change orders.
• Forecast monthly revenue and plan workload with Operations Directors.
• Pursue new work through delivery excellence, relationship development, and proposals.
• Maintain accurate opportunity and activity records in CRM; uphold capture and pipeline practices.
• Resolve issues proactively; facilitate timely decisions and accelerate when required.
• Support collections with clients and PMs to meet AR goals; negotiate fee structures when appropriate.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship

Account Planning

Executive Communication

Strategic Selling

Education

Technical Bachelor’s degree

Professional Engineer Licensure preferred

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dallas
12400 Coit Road
Churchill Tower, Suite 850
Dallas, TX 75251, USA

• Hybrid
• Project Management
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CLIEN002401

Description

At SSR, we’re more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm—we’re a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other—driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Want to hear directly from our team? Visit http://www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr and explore our culture on LinkedIn and Instagram.

What You’ll Do

As a Client Relationship Manager I, you will be the principal relationship leader for one or more regional clients, driving Total Project Success across people, product, and profit while building long-term partnerships. You will acquire work through exceptional delivery, lead multi‑discipline project teams, and serve as a trusted advisor who aligns SSR’s services to evolving client needs in healthcare, infrastructure, industrial, and other markets.

• Serve as principal‑level relationship owner and trusted advisor for assigned clients; maintain regular executive‑level touchpoints.
• Work with leadership to create account plans and strategies that grow relationships, share of wallet, and multi‑year programs.
• Align SSR services with client standards and strategic goals; anticipate future needs and position new solutions.
• Lead project initiation and kick‑offs; define scope, deliverables, schedule milestones, budgets, and risk parameters.
• Oversee multi‑discipline project teams to achieve Total Project Success; mentor and guide Project Managers.
• Direct project management activities: contracts and fee development, schedules and man‑hour budgets, risk management, QA/QC implementation, and close‑out.
• Monitor financials—fee burn, earned value, forecasts—and drive profitability; review invoices and manage change orders and additional services.
• Forecast monthly revenue and collaborate with Operations Directors on workload planning and staffing.
• Pursue and secure new work through outstanding delivery, relationship development, and proposal/interview leadership with Marketing and technical teams.
• Maintain accurate opportunity, lead, and activity records in the CRM; uphold disciplined capture and pipeline practices.
• Resolve project and relationship issues proactively; facilitate timely decisions and accelerate when required.
• Support collections in partnership with clients and Project Managers to meet program AR goals; negotiate fee structures where appropriate.

Who We’re Looking For

• Ability to consistently generate $1.5M - $3M of per year
• An expert in the discipline(s) of his/her expertise with a minimum of 12 years applicable project/client management experience
• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm OR applicable experience
• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred
• Demonstrated, consistent ability in managing projects from small to large scope and complexity
• Experience in the design of multi-discipline projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven success growing strategic accounts and securing multi‑year, multi‑discipline programs.
• Executive‑level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; clear, concise technical writing.
• Advanced business acumen with command of project financials, pricing strategies, and profitability levers.
• Ability to cultivate, mentor, and develop Project Managers and emerging leaders.
• Experience leading proposals, interviews, and client workshops in partnership with Marketing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM and project management 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.

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…

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