Head of Engineering & Projects

A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. 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.

Project Manager II / Mechanical Engineer (Sports)

This position is currently a remote opportunity until the establishment of a formal office location within Kansas City. We are targeting the opening of our office in the Overland Park area in September. Upon the opening of the office, the role will transition to an in‑office position with a hybrid work schedule, providing a flexible balance between on‑site and work from home options.

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

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

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

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

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

Sports building design experience

Healthcare building design experience preferred

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

EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Our mission is to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

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