Sr. Mechanical Project Manager

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Shavano Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible schedules & PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high‑scope projects from initiation to completion. You will act as the primary client contact, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and quality standards.

The role requires a technical degree with extensive project management experience and a strong ability to mentor junior staff while maintaining client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in one of the major technical disciplines with ten years of related project experience OR
• Fifteen years of practical experience on similar projects
• Proven leadership as a trusted advisor to clients
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects of various size and complexity
• Expertise in proactively managing project financials with minimal oversight
• ABET-accredited degree in engineering preferred (licensed)

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑scope, high‑complexity projects or multiple programs as primary client contact and trusted advisor.
• Plan, execute, and mentor on project delivery ensuring SSR quality standards.
• Develop staffing plans, budgets, and schedules; manage risks and communications.
• Coordinate proposals, interviews, and client meetings; ensure contract obligations.
• Build and grow client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Financial management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer Licensure preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Locations

Showing 1 location 3424 Paesanos Parkway
Suite 103
San Antonio, TX 78231, USA

• Hybrid
• Project Management
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SRMEC002354

Description

At SSR,we’remore than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm—we’rea team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. andexpertisespanning 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.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead high‑scope, high‑complexity projects or multiple programs atonce—servingas the primary client contact, trusted advisor, and integrator of people, product, and profit. You will plan and execute projects, proactively manage financials, and mentor Project Managers I and II, ensuring projects are delivered to SSR’s quality standards and client expectations.

Confirm project scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders; capture assumptions and decisions.

Coordinate the proposal phase;assistsenior design staff with technical documentation and interview presentations.

Develop financial plans by negotiating fees, preparing proposal letters, and preliminary man‑hour budgets with CRM/Department Head/Operations Director.

Ensure contracts are fully executed by theappropriate Principalandalignthe team to contractual obligations.

Develop project staffing plans and preliminary man‑hour budgets; work with discipline leaders tofinalizetask‑hour plans.

Lead project kick‑offs to convey scope, standards, budgets, roles, risks, and expectations; foster ownership and trust.

Set schedules with team input; propose interim milestones and adjust as conditions change.

Schedule and sequence work; communicate action items;monitormanpowerplans across disciplines and maintain profit variance targets.

Ensure project documentation is complete and appropriately stored; keep RFI, submittal, decision, and risk logs current.

Implement proactive QA/QC plans; coordinatetimelyreviews and submittals to meet standards and contract requirements.

Issueaccurateinvoices promptly;monitorAR and projected monthly revenue; address collection issues proactively.

Attend client, owner, and architect meetings;facilitateclear communication and document outcomes.

Anticipate and address issues affecting client or SSR expectations; serve as a trusted advisor.

Manage scope changes;identifypotential crises; develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies.

Monitor budgets and fee burn; understand how hours charged impact revenue and forecasts; processadditionalservices as needed.

Build, develop, and grow client relationships; engage in business development to expand services and share of wallet.

Respond to contractor and client requests for information quickly and efficiently.

Perform risk assessments and manage risks throughout the project life cycle.

Manage Construction Administration to help ensure systems are installed consistent with design intent and quality standards.

Supervise job close‑out, ensuring documentation, filings, lessons learned, andarchivearecomplete.

Provide oversight, leadership, and mentoring for Project Managers I and II; represent SSR in multi‑discipline discussions.

Demonstrate thought leadership through professional organizations or industry speaking and writing engagements.

MinimumRequirements:

Technical orBachelor’sdegree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm with ten years of related project experience OR

Fifteen years of practical experience on similar projects

Proven leadership as a trusted advisor to clients

Demonstrated, consistent ability to manage projects of various size and complexity

Expertisein proactively managing project financials with minimal oversight

Professional Engineer Licensure preferred (required by those who haveaABET accredited degree in engineering)

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven success leading complex, multi‑discipline designprogramsand mentoring Project Managers.

Executive‑level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; concise technical writing.

Advanced business acumen with command of pricing strategies, fee burn, earned value, forecasting, and AR.

Experience directing proposals and interviews with Marketing and technical leaders.

Ability to analyze trade‑offs, mitigate risk, and drivetimely, well‑informed decisions across stakeholders.

Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and familiarity with scheduling, resource planning, and project/CRM platforms.

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&DD, andshort and long termdisability 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…

EEO Disabled/Veterans

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