Surveyor Manager

This position plans, organizes and directs work of other surveyors and technicians engaged in surveying the earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, area, and contours for construction, mapmaking, utility locations, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), land division, titles or other purposes. The successful candidate will promote safe work practices of all survey staff. They will evaluate progress of the staff, obtain results, and recommend major changes to achieve overall results. They will also represent the company in meetings and conferences with clients and potential clients. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assemble field data, perform survey calculations, and prepare legal descriptions.
• Manage operations of multiple field crews.
• Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and billing.
• Responsible for client management on projects.
• Business development for discipline in market.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Required Experience:

• Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General understanding of survey plan preparation using Inroads/MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• 10+ years of experience in surveying.
• Professional Registered Land Surveyor.
• Familiarity with subsurface utility designating and locating preferred.
• A working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations is required.
• Familiarity with aerial mapping, LiDAR scanning and sUAS is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
• Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 35 lbs) may be required as needed.

Must Have Skills, Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General understanding of survey plan preparation using Inroads/MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• 10+ years of experience in surveying.
• Professional Registered Land Surveyor.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State and local jurisdiction surveying regulations is required.

Nice To Have Skills, Experience:

• Familiarity with subsurface utility designating and locating preferred
• Familiarity with aerial mapping, LiDAR scanning and sUAS is preferred.