Survey Project Manager

McKim & Creed, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Growth and training opportunities

Job summary

McKim & Creed is an employee-owned firm with more than 950 employees across the United States. We deliver engineering and geomatics solutions grounded in our core values and a culture of ownership.

We seek a Survey Project Manager (PLS) to guide projects from scope through completion and to nurture client relationships. The role requires SC PLS licensure or the ability to obtain it quickly, 5+ years post-licensure experience, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and AutoCAD/Civil3D.

Qualifications

• SC PLS license or ability to obtain quickly.
• 5+ years of post-licensure experience.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel as well as AutoCAD/Civil3D.
• Requires a valid driver`s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record, drug test, and criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects including scope of work, schedule and fee; monitor budget and A/R collections.
• Support business development; lead preparation of proposals and develop new business.
• Develop and maintain client relationships; serve as key contact with clients.
• Lead and supervise project teams on projects of varying sizes and complexity; apply standard surveying practices.
• Provide technical, design and project management services in support of surveying; mentor staff.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

South Carolina PLS license

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

At McKim & Creed, we are an employee-owned firm with more than 950 employees in offices throughout the U.S. including NC, SC, FL, VA, GA, TX, LA, PA, OH and DE with a culture centered around “People Helping People” grounded by our core values (1) respect for people, (2) customer satisfaction, (3) continuous improvement, (4) safety and (5) ownership, which drives our mission to deliver exceptional engineering and geomatics solutions. We are a leading top 150 ENR-ranked firm seeking highly motivated employees inspired to elevate and grow your career to the next level.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Survey Project Manager (PLS). If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, read on.

• Successfully manage projects including developing scope of work, schedule and fee. Balance workload and resources. Ensure that all aspects of projects are followed through to completion which includes clients' meetings, project team communication, monitoring budget and progress and A/R collections.
• Support business development efforts, leads the preparation of proposals. Responsible for developing new business.
• Develop and maintain existing client relationships. Serve as key contact with clients.
• Capable of conducting critical negotiations and handling controversial issues. Exercises skill in persuading and negotiating or critical issues. Demonstrates good judgment in handling and solving complex technical and people assignments.
• Extensive knowledge of standard practices for land surveying. Individually able to carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development and implementation of new or improved techniques or procedures.
• Able to successfully lead and supervise a project team on projects of all sizes and levels of complexity.
• Generally recognized as an expert in the field. Provide technical, design and project management services in support of surveying.
• Active in professional organizations, professional development and mentoring of staff. Maintains a network of relationships within the field.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor's License (PLS) or the ability to obtain SC licensure quickly, if licensed in another state.
• 5 or more years of post-licensure experience.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel as well as Autocad/Civil3D.
• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record, drug test, and criminal record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s core values and culture.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For , here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement, and 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 options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affi

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