Senior Project Manager (Mechanical or Electrical)

A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last.SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees. SSR offers benefit options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account, 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs. SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement.We feel that SSR is a great place, but don't take our word for it, See what our colleagues are saying at www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr.Why Choose SSR? Look at our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages to discover more.We are Certified "Great Place to Work" http://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1001559Looking for a Senior Project Manager (Mechanical) for Austin:The Senior Project Manager (Mechanical) holds overall responsibility for assigned projects of high scope and complexity or multiple clients/projects at the same time. Duties include planning and executing a specific project plan, delivering quality products and services to the client in a timely manner, proactively managing project financials, and serving as the primary contact between the SSR project team and the client. Serves as a trusted advisor on engineering matters to the client and external team. Ensures that projects are executed according to the plan and is responsible for the results of assigned projects. Provides oversight, leadership and mentoring to Project Manager I and II on their assigned projects. The Senior Project Manager ensures that projects are executed according to the plan and is responsible for the results of assigned projects (Total Project Success).Key Responsibilities:Confirms the project scope and requirements with the client and other stakeholders, working with the Client Relationship Manager (CRM) or Location Leader as neededHelps develop a financial plan for the project by negotiating fees and contracts as may be appropriate, preparing the proposal letter, and participating in the man hour budgeting process; works with CRM or Location Leader as applicableAssists in developing the project staffing plan and preliminary man hour budget with the Senior Project Manager (PM), CRM, Department Head, or Location Leader as applicableEnsures a Project Coordinator (PC) is assigned to the project and works with the PC to have the client fill out the BIM Questionnaire to ensure proper model set up, model information flow, and managementParticipates in and learns how to structure project kick-off meetings to convey project scope, client expectations and standards, man hour budgets, etc.Works with design team to confirm a final man hour budget based on discipline work plans that identify tasks and hours to completeWorks with the client to understand schedule expectations and, with team input, proposes interim milestones to the schedule for proper information flow, adjusting as necessary throughout the projectSchedules work, communicates schedule information to the project team, monitors manpower requirements, and assists in updating eResource with current man hour projectionsPrepares and implements a proactive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan for projectsEnsures that invoices are accurate and delivered in a timely manner, monitors and participates in collections of account receivables, and updates the projected monthly revenue earnings for each projectAttends meetings with owners, clients, and architects; facilitates communication between clients and the project team; and documents important issuesMonitors project budget throughout project and works with project team to schedule work in accordance with man hour budgetsIdentifies, negotiates, and administers fees for additional services as neededBuilds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project and engages in business development activities with the current client basePerforms risk assessments to develop response strategies; manages risks throughout the projectResponds to contractor's and client's request for information quickly and efficientlyManages the Construction Administration (CA) process by designating CA personnel to ensure building systems are installed consistent with the design and predetermined quality standardsSupervises the job closeout process to ensure documentation, lessons learned, and filings are completeWorks alongside and engages with the Senior PM, CRM or Location Leader to increase knowledge of project scope, budgeting, and revenue projectionsActively attends internal and external training and other educational opportunities to obtain knowledge in necessary technical areasAn ideal candidate will possess the following requirements:Technical or Bachelor's degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm with ten years of practical experience on similar projectsProfessional Engineer LicensureHealthcare building design experience preferred.Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologiesKnowledge of project approach and system designBasic accounting knowledge and how to create and maintain budgetsMust be comfortable working with ClientsSSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerEOE including Disability/VeteranOur mission is to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.Recruiters or staffing agencies: SSR is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an SSR employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position via HR