McKim & Creed

Senior Project Manager - Water/Waste Water

McKim & Creed$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering with FL PE registration or ability to quickly acquire FL PE through reciprocity.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure design.
  • Proficient with MS Office and standard engineering design software.
  • Strong presentation, technical writing, and public speaking skills; must be a 'Seller-Doer'.
  • Excellent leadership, team building, and communication abilities.
  • Understanding of consulting business aspects including finance and human resources.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with major clients and serve as their key contact.
  • Lead business development efforts, including proposal preparation and presentations.
  • Provide expert-level technical, design, and project management services for water infrastructure projects.
  • Conduct negotiations and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Oversee project teams ensuring project completion within budget and timelines.
  • Implement new techniques or procedures for complex assignments.
  • Mentor staff and engage with professional organizations.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for all employees.
  • Competitive pay along with paid holidays and various types of leave.
  • Multiple office locations providing flexibility in work arrangements.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and training.
  • Tuition reimbursement and access to online courses.
  • Work that has a tangible impact on local communities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we've also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we've created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That's what our clients want. That's why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

McKim & Creed has a reputation for state-of-the-art design of facilities that treat, preserve and conserve the earth's finite water resources and optimize existing infrastructure and resources. Our highly respected teams of engineers and surveyors are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future while helping communities leverage their infrastructure.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:
  • Develops and maintains existing client relationships. Serves as key contact with major clients.
  • Supports business development efforts, leads 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 a substantial amount of new business with current and new clients.
  • Individually contributes, formulates and guides solutions to problems of exceptional difficulty and marked importance to the company. Generally recognized as an expert in the field. Provides 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 clients 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 FL PE registration or ability to quickly acquire FL PE through reciprocity.
  • A minimum of 15 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure design required.
  • 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. "A Seller-Doer"
  • 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 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

We have 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, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A PART OF OUR TEAM!

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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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
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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