PLS Project Surveyor

McKim & Creed, Inc. • North Charleston, SC

8h

About The Position

McKim & Creed is seeking a Survey Project Manager (PLS) to provide surveying project management, technical, and design services. The role manages projects from scope, schedule, and fee development through completion, balancing workload and resources while monitoring budgets, progress, client communication, and accounts receivable collections. The position also supports business development, develops new business, prepares proposals, and maintains client relationships.

The Survey Project Manager leads project teams on projects of varying sizes and complexity, applies extensive knowledge of land surveying practices, and handles complex technical and people-related assignments. The role may involve developing and implementing new or improved surveying techniques and procedures, negotiating critical or controversial issues, participating in professional organizations, mentoring staff, and maintaining professional relationships in the field.

Requirements

• South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, or the ability to obtain South Carolina licensure quickly if licensed in another state.
• Five or more years of post-licensure experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record, drug test, and criminal record.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop a career path.
• Alignment with McKim & Creed’s core values and culture.
• Sound functional and technical skills for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, including developing scopes of work, schedules, and fees; balancing workload and resources; and ensuring completion.
• Conduct client meetings and communicate with project teams while monitoring project budgets, progress, and accounts receivable collections.
• Support business development, prepare proposals, and develop new business.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and serve as a key client contact.
• Conduct negotiations and handle controversial or critical issues, using sound judgment to solve complex technical and people-related assignments.
• Apply extensive knowledge of standard land surveying practices and carry out complex or novel assignments, including developing and implementing improved techniques or procedures.
• Lead and supervise project teams on projects of all sizes and complexity levels.
• Provide technical, design, and project management services in support of surveying.
• Participate in professional organizations, pursue professional development, mentor staff, and maintain a network of professional relationships.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); employees are owners and benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations.
• Growth opportunities, mentoring, and training.
• Tuition reimbursement, an early-career professional program, online courses, and other professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed