Sr. Mechanical Project Manager ($15K-$30K Sign-On Bonus)

SSR Career • Smyrna, GA

12d

About The Position

SSR is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-scope, high-complexity projects or multiple programs. The role serves as the primary client contact and trusted advisor, integrating people, deliverables, and financial performance while ensuring projects meet SSR quality standards and client expectations. The Senior Project Manager plans and executes projects, manages financials proactively, builds client relationships, and mentors Project Managers I and II.

The position oversees the full project lifecycle, including scope confirmation, proposal and contract development, staffing and budget planning, kickoff, scheduling, coordination across disciplines, quality reviews, invoicing, risk management, construction administration, and closeout. It also contributes to business development, client service, and professional thought leadership.

Requirements

• Technical or bachelor’s degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm and 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 varying size and complexity.
• Expertise in proactively managing project financials with minimal oversight.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer licensure is preferred; it is required for candidates with an ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• Proven success leading complex, multidisciplinary design programs and mentoring Project Managers.
• Executive-level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, and concise technical writing.
• Advanced business acumen, including pricing strategies, fee burn, earned value, forecasting, and accounts receivable.
• Experience directing proposals and interviews with Marketing and technical leaders.
• Ability to analyze trade-offs, mitigate risk, and drive timely, well-informed stakeholder decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with scheduling, resource-planning, and project/CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Confirm project scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders, documenting assumptions and decisions.
• Coordinate proposal activities and assist senior design staff with technical documentation and interview presentations.
• Develop financial plans, negotiate fees, prepare proposal letters, and establish preliminary man-hour budgets in coordination with CRM, Department Head, and Operations Director.
• Ensure contracts are fully executed by the appropriate Principal and align the team with contractual obligations.
• Develop staffing plans and preliminary man-hour budgets, and work with discipline leaders to finalize task-hour plans.
• Lead project kickoffs to communicate scope, standards, budgets, roles, risks, and expectations.
• Develop project schedules with team input, establish interim milestones, and adjust schedules as conditions change.
• Sequence work, communicate action items, monitor multidisciplinary manpower plans, and maintain profit variance targets.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and stored appropriately; maintain current RFI, submittal, decision, and risk logs.
• Implement proactive QA/QC plans and coordinate timely reviews and submittals.
• Issue accurate invoices promptly, monitor accounts receivable and projected monthly revenue, and address collection issues.
• Attend client, owner, and architect meetings; facilitate communication and document outcomes.
• Anticipate and address issues affecting client or SSR expectations and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Manage scope changes, identify potential crises, and develop contingency and mitigation plans.
• Monitor budgets and fee burn, understand the effect of charged hours on revenue and forecasts, and process additional services as needed.
• Develop client relationships and engage in business development to expand services and share of wallet.
• Respond efficiently to contractor and client requests for information.
• Assess and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage Construction Administration to help ensure systems are installed according to design intent and quality standards.
• Supervise project closeout, including documentation, filings, lessons learned, and archiving.
• Provide oversight, leadership, and mentoring to Project Managers I and II, and represent SSR in multidisciplinary discussions.
• Demonstrate thought leadership through professional organizations or industry speaking and writing engagements.

Benefits

• 100% employee-owned, with ownership from day one and immediate ESOP vesting.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
• $15,000–$30,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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