PLS Survey Project Manager

OVERVIEW: A Survey Project Manager prepares proposals, contracts, and reports, meets with clients, performs survey work in the field, as well as supervises and schedules in-office and field employees and tasks.DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:Manage projects including developing scope of work, schedule and fee. Balance workload and resources. Support business development efforts, leading the preparation of proposals.Recruit, hire, manage, mentor, and retain staff necessary to maintain and/or improve the team's ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to scope, while maximizing team efficiency, improving communication, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction by maintaining high-quality standards; at the same time, fostering a productive, engaged, and positive workplace culture.Develop and maintain existing client relationships. Serve as key contact with clients.Network and develop new business.Conduct critical negotiations and handle controversial issues. Exercise skill in persuading and negotiating on critical issues. Demonstrate good judgment in handling and solving complex technical and people assignments.Call on extensive knowledge of standard practices for land surveying. Individually be able to carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development and implementation of new or improved techniques or procedures.Successfully 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 clients meetings, project team communication, budget and progress monitoring, and A/R collections.Provide technical, design and project management services in support of surveying; be generally recognized as an expert in the field.Be involved in professional organizations, professional development and mentoring of staff. Maintain a network of relationships within the field.WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Louisiana PLS Survey License, PSM or the ability to obtain LA licensure quickly, if licensed in another state.2-5+ years of post-licensure experienceProficient with MS Word and Excel as well as Autocad/Civil3D.A valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:Louisiana Department of Transportation project design experience.Survey licensure in multiple states.Experience with Bentley Microstation GeoPak/Open Roads Designer.Experience in Hydrographics.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: 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 earnedCompetitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leaveMultiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of sceneryGrowth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training programsProfessional development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, online courses & moreWork that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on communities we serve, which is most likely a community you live in.Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the wayThis 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 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.#LI-DNIJob SummaryRequisition Number: SURVE003848Job Category: GeomaticsSchedule: Full-Time