Survey Project Manager

  • McKim & Creed
  • Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Full Time

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 and PA. With a culture centered around “People Helping People” and grounded by our core values (1) respect for people, (2) customer satisfaction, (3) continuous improvement, (4) safety and (5) ownership, our mission is to deliver exceptional engineering and geomatics solutions..

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Wilmington as a Survey Project Manager .
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.

YOUR DAY-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

  • Managing projects including developing scope of work, schedule and fee. Balancing workload and resources. Supporting business development efforts, leading the preparation of proposals.
  • Responsible for networking and developing new business.
  • Develop and maintain existing client relationships. Serve as key contact with clients.
  • Conduct critical negotiations and handle controversial issues. Exercise skill in persuading and negotiating or critical issues. Demonstrate good judgment in handling and solving complex technical and people assignments.
  • Calling on 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.
  • Successful supervision of 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, monitoring budget and progress and A/R collections.
  • Generally recognized as an expert in the field. Provides 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:

  • North Carolina Survey License, PSM or the ability to obtain NC licensure quickly, if licensed in another state.
  • 2 plus 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.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

  • Dept of Transportation project design experience.
  • Experience with Bentley Microstation/Open Roads Designer.
  • 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 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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Job ID: 490720691
Originally Posted on: 8/25/2025

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