McKim & Creed

PE Manager - Wastewater Plant Design

McKim & Creed • $100K — $120K *
Raleigh, NC 27610In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering and NC PE registration or ability to quickly acquire via reciprocity.
  • 7 to 15 years of experience in wastewater and/or water treatment design and municipal utility infrastructure.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; knowledge of standard engineering design programs.
  • Strong presentation, technical writing, and public speaking skills, particularly in business development.
  • Excellent grasp of water/wastewater field with strong leadership, team building, and communication abilities.
  • Understanding of consulting business aspects, including finance, IT, and HR functions.
  • Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle and criminal records.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain existing client relationships as a key contact.
  • Lead business development efforts, including proposal preparation and presentations.
  • Provide technical, design, and project management services for water infrastructure projects.
  • Conduct critical negotiations and handle controversial issues effectively.
  • Implement complex assignments requiring new or improved techniques or procedures.
  • Supervise project teams on varied projects, ensuring comprehensive completion.
  • Engage in professional development, mentoring, and maintaining industry relationships.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allowing employees to benefit from company profits.
  • Competitive pay with various types of leave offered.
  • Flexible office locations for a better work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for growth and professional training.
  • Tuition reimbursement and access to online courses for continuing education.
  • Meaningful work that positively impacts communities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW:

The Project Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining existing client relationships, developing new business with current clients and new clients as well as lead and supervise project teams on projects of all sizes and levels of complexity.

DURING YOUR WORKDAY, YOU WILL:
  • Develop and maintain existing client relationships. Serve as key contact with major clients.
  • Support business development efforts, lead the preparation of proposals, serve as lead presenter in presentations to secure new project work. Experienced in developing scope of work, time and manpower estimates. Responsible for developing new business with current and new clients.
  • Individually contribute, formulate and guide solutions to problems of exceptional difficulty and marked importance to the company. Provide technical, design and project management services in support of water infrastructure projects (i.e. water distribution, wastewater collection/pumping, water & wastewater treatment) primarily for local government 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 within appropriate discipline including design and construction. 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. Ensure that all aspects of the project are followed through to completion which includes client meetings, project team communication, monitoring budget and progress and A/R collections.
  • Active in professional organizations, professional development and mentoring of staff. Maintains a network of relationships within the field.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
  • BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering with NC PE registration or ability to quickly acquire NC PE through reciprocity.
  • Experience range of 7 to 15 years in wastewater and/or water treatment design and municipal utility infrastructure
  • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and knowledgeable of standard engineering design programs.
  • Very good presentation, technical writing and public speaking skills with outstanding experience in major business development efforts.
  • An excellent grasp of the water/wastewater field along with leadership, team building and communication abilities.
  • Must demonstrate an excellent understanding of all aspects of the consulting business especially the finance, IT and human resource functions.
  • 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 driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
  • Strong recurring roles in design and management through construction of wastewater and/or water treatment facilities and plants.
  • Relationships with municipal or similar public utility clients.
  • Ability to manage design teams and act as a client liaison or representative

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.

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About McKim & Creed

McKim & Creed is an engineering, surveying and planning firm that was founded in 1978. The company provides a wide range of services, including civil engineering, environmental engineering, geomatics, planning and landscape architecture. It has offices throughout the southeastern United States, including North Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Virginia. The company has worked on a variety of projects, including transportation infrastructure, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and commercial and residential developments.
Learn more about McKim & Creed
Size
600 employees
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million
* Ladders Estimates

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