Project Manager - Ft. Lauderdale - Remote

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Florida; In loco; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

ESOP ownership

401(k) retirement match

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance and disability

Flexible schedules and PTO

Descrizione del lavoro

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) is a leading engineering design, consulting and planning firm with an owner‑driven culture and a focus on solving facility and infrastructure challenges nationwide.

As Project Manager II, you will lead medium to high complexity projects, manage scope, schedule, budget and quality, and act as the primary client contact while coordinating multi‑discipline teams to deliver Total Project Success.

Competenze

• Eight years of project experience or twelve years on similar projects.
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred (required if ABET engineering degree).
• Ability to manage multi‑discipline teams and complex projects.

Mansioni

• Lead medium to high‑complexity projects and multi‑project programs.
• Serve as primary client contact and manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate resources, subconsultants, and QA/QC processes.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, and man‑hour plans.
• Facilitate kickoff meetings and drive project close‑out.
• Monitor risks, changes, and revenue forecasts.

Conoscenze

Project management

Client coordination

Budget control

Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Resource planning tools

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Manager II, you will hold overall responsibility for medium to high complexity projects or multiple concurrent projects — leading teams to achieve Total Project Success by meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals. You will serve as the primary client contact, coordinate multi‑discipline resources and subconsultants, manage financial performance, and ensure projects are executed according to plan from kickoff through close‑out.

• Confirm project scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders; document assumptions and decisions.
• Develop proposals and financial plans; prepare preliminary man‑hour budgets with CRM, Department Head, or Operations Director.
• Ensure contracts are fully executed by the appropriate Principal and align the team to contractual obligations.
• Lead effective project kick‑offs to convey scope, standards, budgets, roles, risks, and expectations.
• Finalize discipline work plans and task‑hour budgets with design leads; 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 plans across disciplines and maintain profit variance within targets.
• Maintain complete project documentation and organized storage; keep logs current (RFI, submittal, decision, risk).
• Facilitate meetings with owners, clients, architects, and contractors; document decisions and follow‑ups.
• Track budgets, fee burn, and earned value; recognize how hours charged impact revenue and forecasts.
• Identify, negotiate, and administer fees for additional services; process change orders promptly.
• Prepare and implement proactive QA/QC plans; coordinate timely reviews and submittals to meet standards and contract requirements.
• Manage Construction Administration to help ensure installed systems conform to design intent and quality standards.
• Ensure accurate invoices are issued promptly; track AR status and update projected monthly revenue.
• Resolve design and coordination issues by analyzing root causes and driving cross‑discipline solutions.
• Supervise close‑out activities including punchlists, documentation, filings, lessons learned, and archive.
• Build and grow client relationships through exceptional delivery; engage in business development with current and potential clients to expand services.

Minimum Requirements / Who We’re Looking For

• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm with eight years related project experience OR
• Twelve years of practical experience on similar projects
• Demonstrated, consistent ability to manage projects of various size and complexity
• Professional Engineer Licensure preferred (required by those who have a ABET accredited degree in engineering)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading multi‑discipline design teams and coordinating subconsultants and contractors.
• Command of project financials including pricing, fee burn, earned value, forecasts, and AR.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort with scheduling and resource planning tools.
• Clear, concise communication and meeting facilitation; strong documentation and follow‑through.
• Ability to analyze issues, evaluate trade‑offs, mitigate risk, and make sound decisions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Business development mindset with experience supporting proposals, interviews, and client workshops.

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 / Affidative Action Employer.

EEO Disabled/Veterans.