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At SSR, we’re more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm—we’re a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other—driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Want to hear directly from our team? Visit http://www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr and explore our culture on LinkedIn and Instagram.

What You’ll Do

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of SSR office projects—from market search and test fits through lease negotiation, build-out, furnishing, and move-in—delivering functional, brand-aligned workplaces on time, and on budget.

• Drive site selection, leasing, design, construction, and move logistics for new offices, expansions, renewals, and relocations.
• With Management's input, develop space programs aligned to headcount, growth assumptions, adjacencies, geographic locations, and SSR standards; validate sizing against budget and timeline.
• Partner with SSR’s broker to create a list, organize tours, and issue/approve RFPs; summarize responses and recommend finalists.
• Coordinate test fits—provide program, design standards, and finish samples to landlord (LL) designers; steward design to CD set readiness.
• Lead lease document process with LL and real estate counsel; review terms, track redlines, route for approvals, and ensure full execution.
• Prepare office design finish packets; review and approve construction drawings for competitive bid.
• Work with broker and LL’s construction manager to solicit 2–3 bids; level proposals, select alternates, and recommend award.
• Oversee construction—lead OAC meetings, manage change orders, manage TI allowance and budget exposure, and visit sites as needed.
• Coordinate IT and security scope (fiber provider, low-voltage vendor, access control, cameras) and align with schedule milestones.
• Run internal readiness—populate relocation checklists, lead pre-move meetings, communicate timelines, and ensure exit obligations are met for relocation.
• Manage furniture strategy (needs assessment, ordering, vendor coordination) and the physical move, including movers and final clean-up.
• Administer lease operations: COI issuance, deposits, AP set-up, day-two punch list, signage/graphics standards, and landlord communications.
• Partner with local office leaders on services start-up (mail, parcel, janitorial) and steady-state facility needs.

Who We’re Looking For:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years managing corporate office real estate projects end-to-end (site selection, leasing, TI build-out, and move-in) for multi-site tenants or owners.
• Hands-on experience leading lease processes (RFPs/LOIs, lease review with counsel) and administering tenant improvement (TI) allowances and budgets.
• Proven delivery of tenant improvement projects: schedules, competitive bids, OAC meetings, change orders, and punch list through closeout.
• Proficiency with Excel-based budgets and trackers; scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project); and PDF markup/review; ability to interpret test fits and CDs.
• Working knowledge of office building systems and permitting basics, including ADA and life-safety considerations impacting TI work.
• Demonstrated vendor management with brokers, landlords, attorneys, architects/engineers, contractors, IT/low-voltage, furniture vendors, and movers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present options and secure approvals from executives and stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed (approximately 3-5% travel).
• Authorization to work in the United States.

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.

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

EEO Disabled/Veterans

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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