Survey Manager

Description Responsible for administration of all survey operations, including field and office staff, technical standards, project development and management, quality control program, and general administration. Requirements Preferred BS degree in survey related field from an ABET accredited program Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Licensed in Missouri & Kansas Member of professional or technical society Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity with survey tools and software Exceptional organizational, analytical, communication and managerial skills At least 5 years of professional experience Summary CHARACTERISTICS: Provides direct support to the firm’s Director of Design Support/Program Manager Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems Makes authoritative decisions with broad influence on the activities of his or her organization. Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding programs RESPONSIBILITIES Administrator of the organization’s survey department Supervises all survey technicians and surveyors, technical support staff or teams, ensuring projects are completed to high standards, on schedule, and within budget Develops technical standards and guidelines Manages the quality control program for survey projects Assists with development of new business opportunities, technical proposals, and other marketing efforts Assists with recruiting, onboarding, orientation and training of new hires Assists with management of professional development and performance evaluation of staff Assists with marketing Oversees the technical, legal, and financial issues of the survey department Oversees contract development, review and negotiation for projects Determines and monitors objectives, requirements, and resource needs for projects Negotiates critical issues with managers and officers of other organizations and companies Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills Routinely interacts with organization leaders, clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others Initiates and maintains contact with clients, customers, managers, key engineers, officials, and contractors from other organizations and companies Conducts presentations and may participate in media interviews Represents his or her organization at important functions or conferences, including media interactions as required #J-18808-Ljbffr