Discipline Operations Lead — Employee-Owned & Flexible

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k) with match

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance and disability

Flexible schedules & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc (SSR) is seeking a Discipline Operations Manager I to lead a discipline subgroup, align staffing and schedules, raise technical quality, and drive performance so teams deliver Total Project Success for clients.

You will partner with the Discipline Operations Director to allocate hours and staff, mentor staff, manage evaluations, and collaborate with Project Managers on staffing and skill mix.

Qualifications

• A registered technical professional with at least 10 years of practical experience in one of the firm’s technical disciplines.
• 5 years of experience in a consulting engineering firm.
• Proficient within the discipline of expertise.
• Active and up to date in NCEES council record, if applicable.
• Experience managing projects of small to mid-scale scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Allocate weekly hours and staff across projects.
• Mentor subgroup members; cultivate growth, accountability, and collaboration.
• Manage performance, set expectations, provide feedback, and address gaps.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure staffing and skill mix; support recruiting, onboarding, and annual performance cycles.
• Ensure design services meet standards; oversee subgroup QA/QC execution.
• Evaluate and resolve complex design issues; provide guidance to teams and clients.
• Coordinate with the Technical Discipline Leader to implement process improvements and publish procedures.
• Foster engagement within the subgroup and ensure effective coordination across offices.
• Address and resolve conflicts within the team or across departments; improve processes to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and execute employee development plans; facilitate mentorship and training.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and manufacturers; perform engineer/PM responsibilities as needed.
• Review and approve timesheets and expense reports; support budgeting and leadership input.
• Partner with HR on recruitment strategies, performance management, policy implementation, and equitable pay.

Skills

Technical professionalism

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

NCEES record

Tools

Microsoft Office

Revit

Discipline software

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc (SSR) is seeking a Discipline Operations Manager I to lead a discipline subgroup, align staffing and schedules, raise technical quality, and drive performance so teams deliver Total Project Success for clients.

You will partner with the Discipline Operations Director to allocate hours and staff, mentor staff, manage evaluations, and collaborate with Project Managers on staffing and skill mix.