Civil PE Manager - Land Development

Civil PE Manager – Land Development

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Planning, Development and Natural Resources team in the Raleigh & Charlotte, NC offices. This role leads land development design projects for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

Candidate Location Requirement: Must currently reside in the greater Raleigh or Charlotte NC areas.

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering with NC PE registration.
• 7–15+ years of experience in land development design for residential, commercial, and/or industrial projects.
• Strong relationships and knowledge of NC State and local permitting agencies.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and standard engineering design programs.
• Excellent presentation, technical writing and public speaking skills.
• Strong leadership, team building and communication abilities.
• Willingness to mentor and train junior engineers.
• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle and criminal records.

• Excellent understanding of all aspects of the consulting business, especially finance, business development, and contract negotiations.

• Lead project management and design of land development, including permitting for water, sewer, grading, erosion control, and storm drainage.
• Conduct critical negotiations and handle complex technical & people assignments with sound judgment.
• Apply standard practices, develop new techniques, and implement improvements.
• Support business development: prepare proposals, lead presentations, develop scope of work, estimate time and manpower.
• Build and maintain client relationships; act as key contact for major clients.
• Lead and supervise project teams through all phases, ensuring completion of meetings, communication, budget monitoring, and A/R collections.
• Produce evaluations, reports, proposals, design drawings, technical specifications, and permit submittals to grow the firm’s footprint.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan: all employees are owners and benefit from profits.
• Competitive pay plus paid holidays, bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from.
• Growth opportunities and training through mentoring and professional development.
• Tuition reimbursement, early‑career programs, online courses.
• Work that makes a difference: see the direct impact on communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team culture.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (required).
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Professional Engineer (required).

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity & affirmative action employer, works as a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace.