Serves as the principal level relationship and trusted advisor with clients for all project engagements with the client's organization Works with leadership to establish long term strategies for building and growing client relationships Aligns SSR services with the needs of the client, identifies the client's future needs, and determines where SSR can intersect with new services and support Builds, develops, and grows strategic business relationships vital to the success of projects and long ter... more details
Looking for a Client Relationship Manager/Mechanical Engineer for Memphis
The Client Relationship Manager/Mechanical Engineer holds responsibility for the overall relationship with identified clients, successful delivery of client’s projects, diversification of market sectors and successful growth/development of our technical staff. The CRM manages projects using their experience in Electrical Engineering and working with more junior Project Managers and technical staff. Responsible for Total Project Success and all results related to people, product, and profit. Acquires work by consistently demonstrating an ability to execute and deliver high-quality projects for existing and new clients. Involved in the industry and community, providing a presence for the organization by membership on boards and professional organizations and published writing. The majority of the time in this role will be devoted to business development and project management activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Serves as the principal level relationship and trusted advisor with clients for all project engagements with the client’s organization
Works with leadership to establish long term strategies for building and growing client relationships
Aligns SSR services with the needs of the client, identifies the client’s future needs, and determines where SSR can intersect with new services and support
Builds, develops, and grows strategic business relationships vital to the success of projects and long term engagements
Updates leads and records business development activities in the CRM database
Assists or leads resolution of project and client relationship issues
Understands client’s strategic goals and standards and assures all projects are delivered in accordance with those goals and standards
Provides leadership and mentoring to Project Managers assigned to their projects
Oversees the activities of the project team to achieve Total Project Success
Ensures projects are executed according to the plan and are of the highest standards to support long-term relationships with clients
Responsible for overall preparation of proposals in coordination with the marketing department, utilizing input from technical staff
Responsible for all project management activities, which includes (but is not limited to) establishing the project scope with the client, preparing and negotiating fees and contracts, preparing and managing the schedule and man-hour budget, conducting a project kick-off meeting, maintaining communication with the client, attending meetings, managing risk, implementing a QA/QC plan, and performing job close out processes
Responsible for projecting monthly revenue expectations for projects and working with the location Operations Director in planning workload and office staffing
Responsible for working with clients and Project Managers to collect accounts receivables in accordance with Program AR goals
Negotiates a standard contract and fee schedule where possible to help ensure continued profitability for clients of large scope and complexity
An ideal candidate will possess the following requirements:
An expert in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 10 years applicable project/client management experience
Technical or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with PE License
RCDD preferred
Demonstrated, consistent ability in managing projects from small to large scope and complexity
Experience in the design of multi-discipline projects
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Thorough knowledge of all project financial activities (i.e., budgeting, projections, reporting)
Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies
Knowledge of project approach and system design
Knowledge of current industry trends, products, and their application to market sectors
Knowledge of business practices and processes
Presentation Skills – effective in variety of presentation settings both inside and outside the organization; commands attention and can manage group processes during the presentation; can change tactics midstream when something isn’t working
Technical Writing Skills – skilled in the area of summarizing or explaining technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate way, communicating the point intended
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
Leadership/mentorship – ability to build, grow and retain staff creating an environment and culture where good people want to be
Detail-Oriented – ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand what caused a certain outcome
Judgment 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
Vision-Planning – ability to see a desired end goal and employ the specific and necessary means of achieving that goal while maintaining the overall vision of the organization
Delegation – ability to effectively assign task responsibility and authority to others
Organizational Skills – can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support, etc.) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner
SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
EOE including Disability/Veteran
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