Senior Civil Project Manager - 10,000 Sign On Bonus

What You’ll Do Confirm project scope and requirements with clients and stakeholders; capture assumptions and decisions. Coordinate the proposal phase; assist senior design staff with technical documentation and interview presentations. Develop financial plans by negotiating fees, preparing proposal letters, and preliminary manhour budgets with CRM/Department Head/Operations Director. Ensure contracts are fully executed by the appropriate Principal and align the team to contractual obligations. Develop project staffing plans and preliminary manhour budgets; work with discipline leaders to finalize task hour plans. Lead project kickoffs to convey scope, standards, budgets, roles, risks, and expectations; foster ownership and trust. Set schedules with team input; propose interim milestones and adjust as conditions change. Schedule and sequence work; communicate action items; monitor manpower plans across disciplines and maintain profit variance targets. Ensure project documentation is complete and appropriately stored; keep RFI, submittal, decision, and risk logs current. Implement proactive QA/QC plans; coordinate timely reviews and submittals to meet standards and contract requirements. Issue accurate invoices promptly; monitor AR and projected monthly revenue; address collection issues proactively. Attend client, owner, and architect meetings; facilitate clear communication and document outcomes. Anticipate and address issues affecting client or SSR expectations; serve as a trusted advisor. Manage scope changes; identify potential crises; develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies. Monitor budgets and fee burn; understand how hours charged impact revenue and forecasts; process additional services as needed. Build, develop, and grow client relationships; engage in business development to expand services and share of wallet. Respond to contractor and client requests for information quickly and efficiently. Perform risk assessments and manage risks throughout the project life cycle. Manage Construction Administration to help ensure systems are installed consistent with design intent and quality standards. Supervise job closeout, ensuring documentation, filings, lessons learned, and archive are complete. Provide oversight, leadership, and mentoring for Project Managers I and II; represent SSR in multidiscipline discussions. Demonstrate thought leadership through professional organizations or industry speaking and writing engagements. Minimum Requirements Technical or Bachelor’s degree in one of the major technical disciplines practiced by the firm with 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 various size and complexity Expertise in proactively managing project financials with minimal oversight Professional Engineer Licensure preferred (required by those who have an ABET accredited degree in engineering) Preferred Qualifications Proven success leading complex, multidiscipline design programs and mentoring Project Managers. Executive level communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; concise technical writing. Advanced business acumen with command of pricing strategies, fee burn, earned value, forecasting, and AR. Experience directing proposals and interviews with Marketing and technical leaders. Ability to analyze tradeoffs, mitigate risk, and drive timely, well-informed decisions across stakeholders. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with scheduling, resource planning, and project/CRM platforms. 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. Salary Ranges: $117,900 to 170,250 Applicant will receive a guarantee sign on bonus SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer EEO Disabled/Veterans This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smith Seckman Reid, Inc