Project Manager Director Jobs in Longs, SC (NOW HIRING)

OVERVIEW: A Subsurface Utility Engineer (SUE) - Project Manager plays a pivotal role at McKim & Creed, in overseeing and managing various SUE projects. In this role, you will be responsible for managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring that all services meet the company's quality standards and client specifications. You will act as the key point of contact between McKim & Creed and its clients, overseeing the day-to-day operations of both field and office staff involved in multiple SUE and survey projects. Strong communication skills will be essential for effectively interfacing with sub-consultants and other business relationships.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• 5 years’ experience in SUE Project Management and/or Coordination, including management of multiple SUE crews.
• Understanding of financial metrics and ability to perform monthly prebill reconciliation and help accounting with monthly billing.
• Experience managing subconsultants to perform SUE services such as traffic control, vacuum services, concrete cutting, removal and repair.
• Knowledgeable in AutoCad and MicroStation; along with SCDOT familiarity or experience
• Motivation and eagerness to perform business development to generate new work.
• Written & verbal communication and negotiation skills; sound engineering technical skills.
• An attitude that is: results oriented, decisive, take charge, persuasive, adaptable to change, has a sense of urgency, self-directed, self-reliant and understand big picture.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to SC project locations as needed.
• A valid driver's license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, cleared background check and a negative drug test result.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Be responsible for the management of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) projects including the phase/task management of the geomatics portion of multi discipline projects.
• Also be responsible for proposal writing, meeting schedules, profitability of work, quality of the work, directing project effort, monitoring and processing financial information, and collecting fees.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, assign and direct the project team, conduct project communications within the company and to outside stakeholders, and control project performance.
• Coordinate with state and local municipalities to obtain proper certifications and permits for SUE work in their jurisdictions.
• Train SUE technicians in the theory of utility designating and practical application of designating methods.
• Train and supervise SUE crews in vacuum excavation (test holes).
• Coordinate with SUE Project Coordinator and SUE Operations Manager on weekly scheduling.
• Provide oversight and monitor SUE activities to ensure assignments meet performance goals.
• Recruit, hire, manage, mentor, and retain staff necessary to maintain and/or improve the SUE's unit's ability to produce a quality work product

 WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to recruit, hire and develop talent to out-perform the competition.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s Core Values.
• 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 earned
• Competitive pay: PLUS paid holidays, bereavement, 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 programs
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, online courses & more
• Work 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 way

This 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.

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