Professional Land Surveyor

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Baton Rouge Office - Baton Rouge, LA 70808 US (Primary)

Category

Survey

Job Description

PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR
Reports to: Senior Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Lead
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Travel: 15%


Purpose
Under the supervision of a Senior Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) and Business Unit Leader (BUL), the Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) oversees field and office staff to ensure the timely completion of DDG projects. The PLS plays a crucial role in calculating land boundaries in various locations and generating accurate maps and reports of survey results for our clients. This position requires hands-on experience with surveying instruments and proficiency in GPS systems. To excel as a surveyor, you must possess exceptional mathematical and analytical skills, coupled with a keen eye for dimensions. The PLS supports office and field staff by mentoring, planning field activities, bidding projects and coordinating with the Survey Coordinator and Crew Manager for scheduling. This person should have skills in land measurement, equipment operation, data analysis, map creation, leadership, organization, and communication. Proficiency in CAD and GPS systems is also essential. The PLS is a champion of our company's core values while maintaining internal and external client satisfaction.
Activities & Responsibilities
• Perform project research and ensure specifications in contracts are met or exceeded.
• Mentor and train survey crew members.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor with all staff and clients.
• Communicate with clients to confirm crews are on track to complete projects on time.
• Providing updates if the project is behind or ahead of schedule.
• Manages the budget for the survey project by ensuring that costs are tracked and that funds are used efficiently.
• Examine previous records and evidence to ensure data accuracy.
• Research and design methods for survey processes.
• Supervise and provide guidance to field and office team.
• Manage fieldwork operations, including vendor selection, scheduling, and quality control.
• Report on survey results and present findings to clients.
• Collaborate with engineers and architects on several projects.
• Responsible for coordinating with Crew Manager about crew activities to ensure completion of a project in a timely fashion.
• Check and reduce raw field data, perform calculations, and download/file survey data.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of land design drawings, construction processes, and land safety and security issues.
• 15 Business Development touches a month.

Qualifications
• Working knowledge of GPS
• Tech savvy, including familiarity with CAD software.
• Aptitude in math and problem-solving
• Attention to detail.
• Great organizational and leadership skills
• Professional Land Surveying License


Physical Requirements
• Ability to regularly work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, wet, and muddy conditions, and high/precarious places.
• Ability to travel frequently and work overtime, including weekends, as needed.
• Ability to lift equipment or objects weighing 50 to 75 pounds.

EEO Statement
DDG is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. DDG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.


Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits
DDG offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Medical Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability Insurance

About DDG
DDG is a comprehensive design firm and is exceptionally experienced in managing all aspects of a development project. In addition to our design services, we also provide clients with conceptual site planning and master planning, site investigation reports, assisting with property acquisitions, representation at public hearings, permitting, entitlements, and construction administration. In the 29 years since our founding, our unwavering commitment to client service excellence has allowed us to grow into a multidisciplinary regional firm with over 235 full-time employees and 10 offices across South Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas - Thibodaux (headquarters), Covington, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Gautier, Fairhope, Mobile, and Houston.

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