Building Enclosure Federal Services Manager
Apply NowCompany: Smith Seckman Reid Inc
Location: Dallas, TX 75217
Description:
A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last.
SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees. 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. SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement.
We feel that SSR is a great place, but don't take our word for it, See what our colleagues are saying at www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr.
Why Choose SSR? Look at our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages to discover more.
We are Certified "Great Place to Work" http://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/[redacted]
DESCRIPTION:
Building Enclosure Federal Services Manager holds business development and project management duties within their assigned federal government market. Business development responsibilities include researching and pursuing new opportunities for growth, establishing new relationships with potential clients, creation of technical and price proposals, and maintaining existing client relationships. Management duties include team management and production scheduling for the discipline with the market, contract and Task Order management. Project management duties involve planning and executing a management plan specific to each project, delivering quality products and services to the client in a timely manner, and serving as the primary contact between SSR project team and the client.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manages all business development and operations of building enclosure services in the federal market
Supports all SSR service line, market, and business development leaders in creating opportunities, developing relationships, and booking new work for SSR
Researches and investigates potential opportunities; pursues projects desirable to the program
Networks throughout the industry to identify opportunities and continuously builds relationships
Develops strategies on how SSR will gain opportunities (e.g., identify necessary stakeholders, develop communication plan, create value statement)
Attracts potential customers by making phone calls or using other means of communication to pursue bids, obtain referrals, and promote the services of SSR
Coordinates with the marketing department in the development and production of proposals
Generates technical responses to be used within qualification proposal.
Generates service line detailed proposals and coordinates with the Federal Market with regard to the proper format and structure for a specific client.
Updates Client Relationship Management database and Service Line Director on current opportunities
Performs resource management duties for the regional department such as utilization and allocation
Schedules work, communicates schedule information to the project team, and monitors manpower requirements
Assures building enclosure services are commensurate with professional standards, client requirements, and corporate objectives.
Oversees and guides the project team in carrying out tasks
Assists with training, mentoring, and hiring
Responsible for the technical quality of work performed within the team
Reviews unusual or complex problems and provides guidance for their solution
Resolves disputes and conflicts that develop within the team, working on process improvement to alleviate future disputes Communicates and interacts with clients and vendors
Completes the project scope and requirements with the client and other stakeholders and communicates scope and requirements to the project team
Prepares commissioning plans, which are made up of pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, and project training matrix, from contract documents
Performs project job site visits during construction to complete functional testing and installation checks in order to observe and learn about conformance to design specifications and owner expectations
Works with the marketing team to create capabilities presentations.
Performs Capabilities Presentations Attends meetings with owners, clients, and architects; facilitates communication between clients and the project team; and documents important issues
Oversees the profitability of the project by negotiating fees and contracts as may be appropriate, participating in the budgeting process, ensuring that invoices are accurate and delivered in a timely manner, as well as monitoring and controlling accounts receivable
Performs condition surveys and failure investigation of existing buildings related to building enclosure air and moisture leakage
Designs repairs to correct the root cause of building enclosure issues
Coordinates and directs building enclosure testing
Acts as a technical expert in the field to support building enclosure activities, demonstrate competence to customers, and develop strategic plans for the building enclosure team.
Actively participates in professional organizations and relevant events where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced; examples of active participation include speaking at conferences and publishing articles
Engages in self-education and training in order to keep up with current industry trends and changes
Active member in a volunteer leadership position on a Post Level or National Level Board of Direction with the Society of American Military Engineers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition as it relates to AEC
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) software
Knowledge of the development of SSR work products and execution of processes
Knowledge of project approach and systems design
Knowledge of building enclosure systems
Knowledge of building codes and regulations
Knowledge of construction procurement and design development processes
Knowledge of marketing and sales techniques
General knowledge of accounting and how to create and maintain budgets
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Comprehension - ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated
Written Communication Skills - ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Speech Clarity - ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you
Detail-Oriented - ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and can understand the cause of a certain outcome
Judgement and Decision-Making Skills - ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion
Technical Writing Skills - skilled in the area of summarizing or explaining technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate way, communicating the point intended
Persuasion - ability to help others understand one's point of view Problem Sensitivity - ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Sales - ability to confidently and persistently market the services and products that the organization provides; can effectively influence potential clients and negotiate costs
Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind and establishes relationships gaining their trust and respect
Negotiation Skills - ability to forge an agreement between two parties which is mutually acceptable, especially where there are differing views; able to effectively determine when to compromise or when to stand one's ground
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar
Registered Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect
12 years of experience; experience in commissioning preferred
Preferred 10 years of experience managing and executing building enclosure services in the federal market
Knowledge of federal acquisition process and procedures for Architectural, Engineering, and Construction services along with contract vehicles including partnership requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Frequently use a computer for several hours at a time
May need to periodically maneuver over, under, and around barriers as well as climb ladders on a job site
Frequently travel by car and plane in order to visit job sites and attend meetings, conferences, and events
Requires the ability to climb stairs, walk around, and stand at a job site for several hours at a time
Requires the ability to transport equipment and plans weighing up to 30 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Indoors in a normal office environment with some exposure to excessive noise, darkness/poor lighting, fumes, or dust
May travel to and navigate construction sites, some of which may be at high altitudes or small spaces with dirt or dust particles
Frequent overnight travel (about 10-60% of the time)
Potential International Travel
SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
EOE including Disability/Veteran
Our mission is to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Recruiters or staffing agencies: SSR is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an SSR employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position via HR
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees. 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. SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement.
We feel that SSR is a great place, but don't take our word for it, See what our colleagues are saying at www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr.
Why Choose SSR? Look at our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages to discover more.
We are Certified "Great Place to Work" http://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/[redacted]
DESCRIPTION:
Building Enclosure Federal Services Manager holds business development and project management duties within their assigned federal government market. Business development responsibilities include researching and pursuing new opportunities for growth, establishing new relationships with potential clients, creation of technical and price proposals, and maintaining existing client relationships. Management duties include team management and production scheduling for the discipline with the market, contract and Task Order management. Project management duties involve planning and executing a management plan specific to each project, delivering quality products and services to the client in a timely manner, and serving as the primary contact between SSR project team and the client.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manages all business development and operations of building enclosure services in the federal market
Supports all SSR service line, market, and business development leaders in creating opportunities, developing relationships, and booking new work for SSR
Researches and investigates potential opportunities; pursues projects desirable to the program
Networks throughout the industry to identify opportunities and continuously builds relationships
Develops strategies on how SSR will gain opportunities (e.g., identify necessary stakeholders, develop communication plan, create value statement)
Attracts potential customers by making phone calls or using other means of communication to pursue bids, obtain referrals, and promote the services of SSR
Coordinates with the marketing department in the development and production of proposals
Generates technical responses to be used within qualification proposal.
Generates service line detailed proposals and coordinates with the Federal Market with regard to the proper format and structure for a specific client.
Updates Client Relationship Management database and Service Line Director on current opportunities
Performs resource management duties for the regional department such as utilization and allocation
Schedules work, communicates schedule information to the project team, and monitors manpower requirements
Assures building enclosure services are commensurate with professional standards, client requirements, and corporate objectives.
Oversees and guides the project team in carrying out tasks
Assists with training, mentoring, and hiring
Responsible for the technical quality of work performed within the team
Reviews unusual or complex problems and provides guidance for their solution
Resolves disputes and conflicts that develop within the team, working on process improvement to alleviate future disputes Communicates and interacts with clients and vendors
Completes the project scope and requirements with the client and other stakeholders and communicates scope and requirements to the project team
Prepares commissioning plans, which are made up of pre-functional checklists, functional performance tests, and project training matrix, from contract documents
Performs project job site visits during construction to complete functional testing and installation checks in order to observe and learn about conformance to design specifications and owner expectations
Works with the marketing team to create capabilities presentations.
Performs Capabilities Presentations Attends meetings with owners, clients, and architects; facilitates communication between clients and the project team; and documents important issues
Oversees the profitability of the project by negotiating fees and contracts as may be appropriate, participating in the budgeting process, ensuring that invoices are accurate and delivered in a timely manner, as well as monitoring and controlling accounts receivable
Performs condition surveys and failure investigation of existing buildings related to building enclosure air and moisture leakage
Designs repairs to correct the root cause of building enclosure issues
Coordinates and directs building enclosure testing
Acts as a technical expert in the field to support building enclosure activities, demonstrate competence to customers, and develop strategic plans for the building enclosure team.
Actively participates in professional organizations and relevant events where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced; examples of active participation include speaking at conferences and publishing articles
Engages in self-education and training in order to keep up with current industry trends and changes
Active member in a volunteer leadership position on a Post Level or National Level Board of Direction with the Society of American Military Engineers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition as it relates to AEC
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) software
Knowledge of the development of SSR work products and execution of processes
Knowledge of project approach and systems design
Knowledge of building enclosure systems
Knowledge of building codes and regulations
Knowledge of construction procurement and design development processes
Knowledge of marketing and sales techniques
General knowledge of accounting and how to create and maintain budgets
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Comprehension - ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated
Written Communication Skills - ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Speech Clarity - ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you
Detail-Oriented - ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and can understand the cause of a certain outcome
Judgement and Decision-Making Skills - ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion
Technical Writing Skills - skilled in the area of summarizing or explaining technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate way, communicating the point intended
Persuasion - ability to help others understand one's point of view Problem Sensitivity - ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Sales - ability to confidently and persistently market the services and products that the organization provides; can effectively influence potential clients and negotiate costs
Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind and establishes relationships gaining their trust and respect
Negotiation Skills - ability to forge an agreement between two parties which is mutually acceptable, especially where there are differing views; able to effectively determine when to compromise or when to stand one's ground
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar
Registered Professional Engineer or Licensed Architect
12 years of experience; experience in commissioning preferred
Preferred 10 years of experience managing and executing building enclosure services in the federal market
Knowledge of federal acquisition process and procedures for Architectural, Engineering, and Construction services along with contract vehicles including partnership requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Frequently use a computer for several hours at a time
May need to periodically maneuver over, under, and around barriers as well as climb ladders on a job site
Frequently travel by car and plane in order to visit job sites and attend meetings, conferences, and events
Requires the ability to climb stairs, walk around, and stand at a job site for several hours at a time
Requires the ability to transport equipment and plans weighing up to 30 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Indoors in a normal office environment with some exposure to excessive noise, darkness/poor lighting, fumes, or dust
May travel to and navigate construction sites, some of which may be at high altitudes or small spaces with dirt or dust particles
Frequent overnight travel (about 10-60% of the time)
Potential International Travel
SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
EOE including Disability/Veteran
Our mission is to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Recruiters or staffing agencies: SSR is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an SSR employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position via HR
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)