Discipline Ops Leader (Owner from Day One)

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Belspur (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. in Florida is seeking an experienced Discipline Operations Manager I to lead a discipline subgroup, aligning staffing, schedules, and quality to deliver Total Project Success for clients.

You will partner with other discipline leaders, mentor staff, oversee performance cycles, and coordinate with project managers to ensure the right skill mix while upholding professional standards and engaging with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• Registered technical professional with at least 10 years of practical experience in one of the technical disciplines practiced by the firm.
• At least 5 years of experience in a consulting engineering firm.
• Proficient in 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 Discipline Operations Leaders to allocate weekly hours and staff across projects.
• Guide, direct, and mentor subgroup members to foster growth, accountability, and collaboration.
• Manage performance expectations, provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and address performance gaps proactively.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure staffing and skill mix; support 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.

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. in Florida is seeking an experienced Discipline Operations Manager I to lead a discipline subgroup, aligning staffing, schedules, and quality to deliver Total Project Success for clients.

You will partner with other discipline leaders, mentor staff, oversee performance cycles, and coordinate with project managers to ensure the right skill mix while upholding professional standards and engaging with clients and vendors.