Discipline Ops Mgr I (Electrical)

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Company-paid disability

Flexible schedules

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

SSR is seeking a Discipline Operations Manager to lead staffing across projects and mentor sub-groups for growth and accountability.

You will collaborate with Project Managers to ensure the right skill mix, oversee QA/QC and performance cycles, and drive process improvements while maintaining strong client relationships. This role requires a professional engineer with extensive consulting experience and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Registered technical professional with extensive engineering experience.
• 5+ years in a consulting engineering firm.
• Proficient in discipline expertise and project oversight.
• Active licensure/record with applicable board (NCEES or equivalent).
• Experience managing small to mid-scale projects across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Allocate weekly hours and staffing across projects in collaboration with other OPS leaders.
• Mentor sub-group members and foster growth and accountability.
• Set expectations, provide feedback, and conduct evaluations for performance gaps.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure staffing, skill mix, and onboarding.
• Oversee QA/QC, resolve complex design issues, and advise teams and clients.
• Drive process improvements and maintain effective inter-discipline coordination.

Skills

Staffing & allocation

Mentoring & coaching

Performance management

Project management

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Revit

Job 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

• Partner with other Discipline Operations Managers and the Discipline Operations Director to allocate weekly hours and staff across projects.
• Guide, direct, and mentor sub-group 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 sub-group 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 sub-group and program; ensure effective inter-discipline 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.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and manufacturers; perform engineer/PM responsibilities as needed.
• Review and approve timesheets and expense reports; support annual budgeting and provide data-driven input to leadership.
• Partner with HR and the Discipline Operations Director on recruitment strategies, performance management, policy implementation, and compensation assessments to ensure equitable pay practices.
• Manage and drive sub-group KPIs (utilization, chargeable goals, timesheets, overtime, turnover, engagement); report progress and actions.
• Maintain in-office presence and meaningful connections across locations, including periodic visits to offices with direct reports.

Minimum Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

• A registered technical professional or 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web browsers; general knowledge of Revit and discipline software.
• Knowledge of contracts, project management, resource allocation, and financial/KPI fundamentals for a technical unit.
• Clear written communication, technical writing, effective presentations, and strong speech clarity.
• Team building, mentoring, delegation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills across disciplines and offices.
• Judgment, organization, and attention to detail to orchestrate multiple activities and drive continuous improvement.

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 / affirmatively action Employer EEO Disabled/Veterans This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.