PE Manager - Wastewater Plant Design

OVERVIEW

McKim & Creed has an exciting opportunity to join our Water Business Unit as a seasoned PE Engineering Manager and our SME for Wastewater Plant Design. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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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