Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager (Mechanical or Electrical)
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSmith Seckman Reid, Inc. is a leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm that provides innovative solutions for clients facing facility and infrastructure challenges. The Senior Project Manager (Mechanical) will oversee high scope and complexity projects, ensuring timely delivery of quality products and services while managing project financials and serving as the primary client contact.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Confirms the project scope and requirements with the client and other stakeholders, working with the Client Relationship Manager (CRM) or Location Leader as needed
Helps 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 applicable
Assists in developing the project staffing plan and preliminary man hour budget with the Senior Project Manager (PM), CRM, Department Head, or Location Leader as applicable
Ensures 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 management
Participates 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 complete
Works 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 project
Schedules work, communicates schedule information to the project team, monitors manpower requirements, and assists in updating eResource with current man hour projections
Prepares and implements a proactive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan for projects
Ensures 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 project
Attends meetings with owners, clients, and architects; facilitates communication between clients and the project team; and documents important issues
Monitors project budget throughout project and works with project team to schedule work in accordance with man hour budgets
Identifies, negotiates, and administers fees for additional services as needed
Builds, develops, and grows any business relationships vital to the success of the project and engages in business development activities with the current client base
Performs risk assessments to develop response strategies; manages risks throughout the project
Responds to contractor’s and client’s request for information quickly and efficiently
Manages the Construction Administration (CA) process by designating CA personnel to ensure building systems are installed consistent with the design and predetermined quality standards
Supervises the job closeout process to ensure documentation, lessons learned, and filings are complete
Works alongside and engages with the Senior PM, CRM or Location Leader to increase knowledge of project scope, budgeting, and revenue projections
Actively attends internal and external training and other educational opportunities to obtain knowledge in necessary technical areas
Qualification
Required
Technical or Bachelor's degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm with ten years of practical experience on similar projects
Professional Engineer Licensure
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies
Knowledge of project approach and system design
Basic accounting knowledge and how to create and maintain budgets
Must be comfortable working with Clients
Preferred
Healthcare building design experience preferred
Benefits
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
A variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs
Company
Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
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501-1000 employees
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