Transportation (PLS) Project Manager

1 month ago


Wilmington, United States McKim & Creed, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

At McKim & Creed, we are an employee-owned firm with more than 800 employees in offices throughout the U.S. including NC, SC, FL, VA, GA, TX, LA and PA 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 Transportation Project Manager inspired to elevate and grow your career to the next level.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing Transportation Team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

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YOUR DAY-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

  • Work directly with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and engineering firms on multiple simultaneous transportation projects.
  • Supports business development efforts, leads the preparation of proposals, serves as lead presenter in presentations to secure new project work.
  • Experienced in developing detailed scopes of work, time and workforce estimates.
  • Develops and maintains existing client relationships. Serve as primary contact with clients.
  • Capable of conducting contract negotiations and handling controversial situations.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills while resolving complex technical challenges and resource allocation.
  • Extensive knowledge of the standard practices for land surveying in North Carolina Individually able to conduct 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. Ensure that all aspects of the project are followed through to completion which includes client meetings, project team communication, project schedule, monitoring budget and profitability, and A/R collections.
  • Generally recognized as an industry expert. Provides technical, design and project management services in support of the Geomatics business unit.
  • Active in professional organizations, professional development and mentoring of staff. Maintains a network of relationships within the industry.

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • North Carolina Survey License (PLS) required.
  • 5-10 plus years of experience in Texas transportation project management.
  • NCDOT precertification in survey related work categories
  • An excellent grasp of the Geomatics fields along with leadership, team building and communication abilities.

  • Mobile scanning collection and processing (preferred, but not required)
  • Must demonstrate an excellent understanding of all aspects of the consulting business including financials, invoices, project management and people management.
  • MicroStation/Geopak/Open Roads experience
  • Should be actively involved in high profile activities, seeking out opportunities to represent the profession of matters of public or professional importance.
  • Requires a valid NC driver's license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, cleared background check and a negative drug test result.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

  • Experience in transportation projects.
  • Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit, a Seller/Doer mindset.
  • Proficient project management skills.
  • Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
  • Aligned to McKim & Creed’s core values and culture.

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 Affirmative Action Employer, 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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