Survey Project Manager

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Multiple office locations

Mentoring & training

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Impactful work

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking a MD PLS Survey Project Manager to lead multiple project managers and oversee large, complex surveying projects. The role includes mentoring junior staff, client development, and ensuring satisfaction across projects.

You will serve as a SME in standard land surveying practices, supervise the team, and foster professional development and industry relationships through active involvement.

Qualifications

• Must hold Maryland PLS licensure or can obtain via reciprocity.
• Delaware PLS licensure is highly desired.
• Minimum 2+ years post-licensure experience.
• Geomatcs field with 10+ years of experience.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, CAD.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects: scope, schedule, fees; balance workload; support biz dev and proposals.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; act as primary contact.
• Provide SME geomatics leadership and oversee project teams on varied sizes.
• Mentor junior staff and network within the industry.

Skills

Post-licensure experience

Geomatics experience

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Judgment & problem solving

Education

Maryland PLS professional surveyor licensure

Delaware PLS licensure desired

Tools

MS Word

Excel

CAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Driver's license

Job description

OVERVIEW

The MD PLS Survey Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple project managers, and overseeing large, complex projects. Additionally, the role of Survey Project Manager includes training and mentoring of junior staff, client satisfaction, and client development.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Manage projects. This includes developing the project scope of work, schedule, and fee; balancing workload and resources; supporting business development efforts; leading the preparation of proposals; and developing new business.
• Develop and maintain client relationships. Serve as the key point of contact for clients.
• Be a subject matter expert in the standard practices for land surveying, providing technical, design and project management services to lead and supervise the team on a variety of project size and complexities.
• Engage in professional organizations, professional development and the mentorship of direct reports. Develop and maintain a network of relationships within the industry.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Maryland PLS professional surveyor licensure or ability to get through reciprocity.
• Delaware PLS highly desired
• 2 or more years of post-licensure experience.
• 10-plus years of experience in the geomatics profession.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and CAD.
• An excellent grasp of the Geomatics fields along with leadership, team building and communication abilities.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in handling and solving complex technical and people assignments in line with the company’s five core values.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Maryland PLS license
• Civil 3D and/or MicroStation experience

WHAT WE OFFER:

Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For , you will be joining a company that puts its employees first. Here are a few compelling reasons to join the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): ALL employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programs
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has communities we serve, which is most like a community you live in.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, McKim & Creed is where you want to be.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Aff...and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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