Transportation Land Surveyor Project Lead (NC) - Ownership

At McKim & Creed, we are an employee‑owned firm with more than 1000 employees in offices throughout the U.S. Our culture is centered around “People Helping People” and guided by our core values of respect for people, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, safety, and ownership. We are a leading top‑150 ENR‑ranked firm seeking a highly motivated Transportation Project Manager 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. Responsibilities Work directly with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and engineering firms on multiple simultaneous transportation projects. Support business development efforts, lead the preparation of proposals, and serve as lead presenter in presentations to secure new project work. Develop detailed scopes of work, time and workforce estimates. Develop and maintain existing client relationships, serving as the primary contact with clients. Conduct contract negotiations and handle controversial situations. Demonstrate leadership skills while resolving complex technical challenges and resource allocation. Employ extensive knowledge of the standard practices for land surveying in North Carolina, and be capable of conducting complex or novel assignments requiring the development and implementation of new or improved techniques or procedures. Lead and supervise a project team on projects of all sizes and levels of complexity; ensure all aspects of the project are followed through to completion, including client meetings, project team communication, project schedule, monitoring budget and profitability, and A/R collections. Provide technical, design and project management services in support of the Geomatics business unit as a recognized industry expert. Actively participate in professional organizations, professional development and mentoring of staff, maintaining a network of relationships within the industry. What You Need North Carolina Survey License (PLS) required. 5‑10 plus years of experience in North Carolina transportation project management. NCDOT precertification in survey related work categories. Excellent grasp of the Geomatics fields along with leadership, team building and communication abilities. Experience with mobile scanning collection and processing (preferred but not required). Demonstrated understanding of all aspects of the consulting business, including financials, invoices, project management and people management. Active involvement in high‑profile activities, representing the profession on matters of public or professional importance. Must live in the Raleigh or Wilmington area. 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. Motivated to learn and develop your career path. Aligned to McKim & Creed’s core values and culture. What We Offer Employee Stock Ownership Plan: All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned. Competitive pay plus 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. Locations: NC Raleigh – 4300 Edwards Mill Rd, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612, USA. NC Wilmington GEO – 2831 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412, USA. McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­rmative Action Employer, and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We 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 maintain a drug‑free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mckim-