Senior Water Infrastructure Project Lead

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance & AD&D

Flexible schedules & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) is seeking an experienced project leadership professional to manage engineering design and construction administration across diverse facilities projects. You will oversee scope, budgets, schedules, and client communications to ensure successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree, 8–12 years of project experience, and PE licensure is preferred for ABET-accredited programs. Strong collaboration and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical or BA/BS in a major engineering discipline.
• ABET engineering degree considered; PE license preferred or required by ABET-qualified degrees.
• Eight years of related project experience, or twelve years on similar projects.

Responsibilities

• Confirm scope with clients and stakeholders; document assumptions and decisions.
• Develop proposals and budgets; prepare preliminary man-hour plans.
• Lead project kick-offs and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage schedules, risk, and contract obligations; track budgets and revenue.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Client relations

Cross‑discipline coordination

Education

Technical or Bachelor’s degree in major discipline

Professional Engineer Licensure preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) is seeking an experienced project leadership professional to manage engineering design and construction administration across diverse facilities projects. You will oversee scope, budgets, schedules, and client communications to ensure successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree, 8–12 years of project experience, and PE licensure is preferred for ABET-accredited programs. Strong collaboration and client-facing skills are essential.