Discipline Operations Lead I – Employee-Owned

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) with generous match

Health, dental, vision coverage

Company-paid protection

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SSR is a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm seeking an experienced Discipline Operations Manager I to lead a discipline subgroup, align staffing, and raise technical quality to achieve Total Project Success for clients.

You will partner with discipline leaders, mentor staff, manage performance, and support recruiting while coordinating with project managers to balance staffing across locations.

Qualifications

• A registered technical professional with at least 10 years of practical experience in one of the technical disciplines practiced by the firm.
• 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

• Partner with other Discipline Operations Managers and the Discipline Operations Director to allocate weekly hours and staff across projects.
• Guide, direct, and mentor subgroup members; cultivate a culture of growth, accountability, and collaboration.
• Manage performance-set expectations, provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and address performance gaps proactively.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure adequate staffing and skill mix; support recruiting, onboarding, and annual performance cycles.
• Ensure design services meet professional standards, client requirements, and corporate objectives; oversee subgroup QA/QC execution.
• Evaluate and resolve atypical or complex design issues; provide expert guidance to teams and clients.
• Coordinate with the Technical Discipline Leader to implement process improvements and discipline standards; publish procedures.
• Foster engagement within the subgroup and program; ensure effective interdiscipline coordination and communication.
• Address and resolve conflicts within the team or across departments; improve processes to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and execute employee development plans; facilitate mentorship pairings and internal training.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Staffing & scheduling

Team leadership

Performance management

QA/QC oversight

Tools

Revit

Discipline software

Job description

SSR is a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm seeking an experienced Discipline Operations Manager I to lead a discipline subgroup, align staffing, and raise technical quality to achieve Total Project Success for clients.

You will partner with discipline leaders, mentor staff, manage performance, and support recruiting while coordinating with project managers to balance staffing across locations.