Water Project Manager II

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

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 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 / Aff

EEO Disabled/Veterans

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