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

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Life insurance / AD&D

Work-life balance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. in Smyrna, GA seeks a Project Manager I to lead low to medium complexity projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality while serving as the primary client contact and coordinating multidiscipline teams.

As an owner from day one, SSR emphasizes accountability and collaborative problem solving, offering ESOP ownership and growth opportunities. You will participate in kickoffs, develop work plans, monitor budgets, and ensure timely submittals and QA/QC with a

Qualifications

• Minimum four years related project experience or ten years of practical experience on similar projects.
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred (required by those with ABET-accredited degree)
• Experience managing multidiscipline design teams and coordinating with subconsultants/contractors.

Responsibilities

• Confirm scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure contracts are fully executed and align team to contractual obligations.
• Develop proposals and help build financial plans; confirm staffing and manhour budgets.
• Lead project kickoffs to align scope, standards, budgets, roles, and expectations.
• Finalise work plans with discipline leads and update plans as conditions change.
• Establish schedules with client input and set interim milestones.
• Monitor manpower requirements across disciplines and maintain profit targets.
• Maintain complete project documentation and organized storage.
• Facilitate meetings with owners, clients, and architects; document decisions.
• Monitor budget and fee burn; identify and process additional services as needed.
• Prepare proactive QA/QC plans and ensure timely submittals.
• Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Oversee Construction Administration to ensure conformance with design intent.
• Ensure accurate invoices are issued promptly; track AR status.
• Supervise closeout and lessons learned.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Client relationship management

Scheduling & cost control

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

ABET-accredited program

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

As a Project Manager I, you will lead low to medium complexity projects to achieve Total Project Success-meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives-while serving as the primary client contact and coordinating multidiscipline teams. Every colleague has a voice and a stake in our success through our ESOP, and we are driven by our mission to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

• 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 manhour budgets with Senior PM/CRM/Operations.
• Lead effective project kickoffs to align scope, standards, budgets, roles, and expectations; foster ownership and trust.
• Work with discipline leads to finalize work plans and detailed taskhour 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 followups.
• 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 elevate when needed.
• 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 closeout: 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

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 multidiscipline 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 followthrough.
• 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 companyfunded 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 / Aff…

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