Project Manager/Senior Roadway Design Engineer

SSR Career • Memphis, TN

12h • Onsite

About The Position

SSR is seeking a Project Manager/Senior Roadway Design Engineer for their Memphis, TN location. This role holds overall responsibility for assigned projects of low to medium scope and complexity. Duties include planning and executing a specific project plan, delivering quality products and services to the client in a timely manner, managing project financials, and serving as the primary contact between the SSR project team and the client. The Project Manager I ensures that projects are executed according to the plan and is responsible for the results of assigned projects (Total Project Success).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or applicable field from an ABET accredited college with four years of relevant experience in transportation design and analysis
• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer
• 5 years’ experience in project management/execution with an understanding of standard project management processes/procedures
• TDOT Experience
• LPA experience (Local Programs Administration)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, while being capable of interacting effectively with in house design staff and client staff at all levels.
• Must have a proven track record of accomplishments as a project manager or engineer on transportation projects and be capable of supervising and directing a team of engineers, subconsultants, and vendors as necessary to complete the project.
• Working knowledge of excel including macros
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task while working on numerous projects simultaneously at various stages of completion
• Possess and able to maintain a valid driver’s license
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project required

Responsibilities

• Confirms the project scope and requirements with the client and other stakeholders, working with the Client Relationship Manager (CRM) or Operations Director as needed
• Ensures contracts are fully executed by the appropriate Principal
• Helps develop a financial plan for the project by preparing the proposal letter; works with CRM, Department Head, or Operations Director as applicable
• Assists in developing the project staffing plan and preliminary man-hour budget with the Senior Project Manager (PM), CRM, Department Head, or Operations Director as applicable
• Leads project kick-off meetings to convey project scope, client expectations and standards, man-hour budgets, etc. in a manner that builds consensus and fosters ownership and trust with the design team
• Displays an aptitude for collaborative learning, encourages constructive criticism, and builds consensus with the internal team
• 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 and action-item information to the project team, monitors manpower requirements and plans for all disciplines on the project, and assists in updating EResource with current man-hour projections as the project requires, while maintaining a profit variance of +/- 5%
• Ensures project documentation is completed and appropriately stored
• Attends meetings with owners, clients, and architects; facilitates communication between clients and the project team; documents important issues
• Monitors project budget and works with project team to schedule work in accordance with man-hour budgets; recognizes how the hours charged to the project impact the revenue and projections
• Identifies and administers fees for additional services as needed
• Aware of problems or risks regarding SSR’s quality, schedule or financial goals of the project; with assistance is able to determine the cause of problems and communicate the issue with the design team
• Prepares and implements a proactive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan for projects
• Learns how to build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project and engages in business development activities with the current client base
• Ensures that invoices are accurate and delivered in a timely manner; monitors and collects account receivables, and updates the projected monthly revenue earnings for each project
• Responds to contractor’s and client’s request for information efficiently and comprehensively
• Manages the Construction Administration (CA) process to ensure building systems are installed consistent with the design and predetermined quality standards
• Supervises the job close out process to ensure documentation, filings, and project debriefs 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; exhibits competency in their own technical discipline

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level