Mechanical Engineer /Project Manager ($10K-$20K Sign-On Bonus)

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned ESOP from day one

401(k) with immediate vesting and a 1:

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Company-provided life insurance and AD

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

SSR is a leading engineering design, consulting and planning firm seeking an experienced project manager to lead complex facility and infrastructure projects. You will work with owners, clients and architects to ensure scope, standards and budgets are met, while fostering accountability and teamwork.

As part of SSR, you will oversee construction administration, manage schedules and staffing, and drive timely submittals, invoices, and revenue tracking, with a focus on quality and client

Qualifications

• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in a major engineering discipline with four years of project experience.
• Ten years of practical experience on similar projects.
• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred (required by those who have a ABET accredited degree in engineering)

Responsibilities

• Confirm scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders with support from the CRM or Operations Director as needed.
• Develop proposals and help build financial plans; confirm staffing and preliminary man-hour budgets with Senior PM/CRM/Operations.
• Lead effective project kick-offs to align scope, standards, budgets, roles, and expectations; foster ownership and trust.
• Oversee Construction Administration to support conformance of installed systems with design intent and quality standards.
• Prepare and implement proactive QA/QC plans; coordinate timely reviews and submittals to meet standards.
• Identify risks to quality, schedule, or financial goals; analyze root causes, propose mitigation, and escalate…

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Engineering degree (ABET) or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

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

• Confirm scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders with support from the CRM or Operations Director as needed.
• Ensure contracts are fully executed by the appropriate Principal and align team to contractual obligations.
• Develop proposals and help build financial plans; confirm staffing and preliminary man‑hour budgets with Senior PM/CRM/Operations.
• Lead effective project kick‑offs to align scope, standards, budgets, roles, and expectations; foster ownership and trust.
• Work with discipline leads to finalize work plans and detailed task‑hour budgets; update plans as conditions change.
• Establish schedules with client input; set interim milestones for timely information flow and coordination.
• Schedule and sequence work; communicate action items; monitor manpower requirements across disciplines and maintain profit variance within targets.
• Maintain complete project documentation and organized storage so information is current and accessible.
• Facilitate meetings with owners, clients, and architects; document decisions and follow‑ups.
• Monitor budget and fee burn; recognize how hours charged impact revenue and forecasts; identify and process additional services as needed.
• Prepare and implement proactive QA/QC plans; coordinate timely reviews and submittals to meet standards.
• Identify risks to quality, schedule, or financial goals; analyze root causes, propose mitigation, and escal…
• Oversee Construction Administration to support conformance of installed systems with design intent and quality standards.
• Ensure accurate invoices are issued promptly; track AR status and update projected monthly revenue.
• Supervise close‑out: punchlist coordination, documentation, filings, lessons learned, and project archive.
• Engage in ongoing training; deepen technical discipline knowledge and project leadership skills; support business development with existing clients.

Who We’re Looking For

• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm with four years related project experience OR
• Ten years of practical experience on similar projects
• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred (required by those who have a ABET accredited degree in engineering)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multi‑discipline design teams and coordinating with subconsultants and contractors.
• Working knowledge of project financials including fees, change orders, earned value, and forecasts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort with scheduling/resource planning tools.
• Clear, concise communication and meeting facilitation; strong documentation and follow‑through.
• Ability to analyze issues, evaluate options, and make sound decisions in collaboration with stakeholders.

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 / Affinitiative Employer

EEO Disabled/Veterans

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.