Survey Manager

Project Surveyor (PLS) Role Description: Huitt‑Zollars, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Land Surveyor/PLS located at our El Paso Office. The successful candidate will have at least 5 + years of experience after licensure (PLS) in all phases of land surveying, construction, boundary and topographic surveying. HZ is a leading Architectural and Engineering firm providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural design, construction and program management, and design‑build project delivery to our clients in the public and private sector. Location El Paso, Texas Reports to Survey Practice Leader and El Paso Office Managing Principal Employment Type 40 FT Hours Registration(s) Texas (PLS) Required Education Associate's degree Duties Support and manage survey staff of 5 senior Survey Party Chiefs with chain/rod men assistants. Provide project management and technical oversight for: topo mapping (drone and ground), platting, boundary, ALTA, and construction staking efforts. Manages and maintains all instruments and measuring devices including drones, scanners, levels, robotic total stations, GPS equipment, Trimble Business Center, and data collectors. Knowledge of Trimble field equipment and data collector software. Manage CADD drafting efforts for plats. Prepare and finalize plats for public and private clients. Download and upload survey data to and from field staff. Oversee drone ortho-image and topographic surveys. Mentor and train survey staff and provide QC mentorship. Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of staff vehicles, tools, and equipment. May assist in preparation of survey drawings using AutoCAD software. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Key Responsibilities Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt‑Zollars' business process. Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other. Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Assists PM on ensuring that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations. Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current. Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the PM on assigned project tasks. Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects. Complete assignments on‑time, within budget, and with highest level of quality. Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks. Effectively leads, creates, plans, executes project tasks on a project. Role Competencies Sharing Information: Conveying up‑to‑date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders. Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision‑making bias. Adaptable: Adjusting behaviors and plans to new circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude. Plans Effectively: Making plans for work to be accomplished in a timely manner and utilizing resources sparingly. Demonstrates Self-Discipline: Refraining oneself from skipping important steps to make decisions or get work done. Qualifications PLS in Texas with 5+ years’ experience. Associate's degree. Working knowledge of surveying. Highly motivated. Ability to work well in a team environment and manage survey crews performing topo, boundary and construction staking. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to operate Trimble Robotic Total Stations, Trimble GPS equipment, Trimble data collectors, and digital levels, and other related equipment. Familiarity with Trimble Business Center, Autodesk Civil 3D, Microsoft Suite of products (Word, Excel, etc.) and other similar software used in surveying. Valid Driver’s License. Benefits & Perks Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO) Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO) Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO) MDLive Telehealth Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability 8 Paid Holidays Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities Paid Vacation/Annual Leave Paid Sick Leave Tuition Reimbursement Commuter Benefits Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements Term Life / AD&D insurance Cancer and Specified Disease insurance Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, type/key‑in data May lift and carry up to 50 pounds, hike up and down steep slopes carrying up to 50 pounds of survey equipment The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities Employee may be asked to walk on uneven terrain May work in extreme weather conditions Bend, squat, dig monument holes, pound in stakes and rebar monuments Carry and use brush cutting equipment May drive survey vehicle Legal and Eligibility Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt‑Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt‑Zollars does not sponsor H1‑B or any other work visa petitions. Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt‑Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr