Survey Project Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: Position Description The Land Survey Project Manager is responsible for translating office preparation work to the field crew and technical staff while overseeing survey projects in order to achieve the profitability, safety, quality, and operations objectives of the company. Duties & ResponsibilitiesVerify the accuracy of data, including measurements and calculations, conducted at survey sitesSearch legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyedCalculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrainPrepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performedDirect or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles with review to licensed surveyorsPrepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and document related to surveysWrite descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documentsCompute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic featuresDetermine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systemsRecord the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land featuresConsistently meet and exceed client expectations by ensuring accurate, complete, and timely communication of information to and from clients and internal staffEnsure the preparation of accurate, complete, and value-added work products and perform complex survey computationsPrepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performedEnsure timely document delivery and deliver profitable projectsPerform construction staking calculationsAnalyze and review work of survey crewsPrepare cut sheets for field crewsInterpret design plans for construction staking calculationsMaintain filing systemAnalyze and write legal descriptionsPerform record map and document researchPrepare plats and legal descriptionsPrepare record boundary and easement mapsParticipate in and lead various aspects of survey quality assurance & quality control processMaintain exceptional internal and external client relationsEstablish project objectives by collaborating with clients and managementDevelop project proposals and cost estimatesSolidify contractual relationship with client by negotiating and obtaining signed contracts prior to commencing work; establishing a project plan; determining timeframes, budgets, staffing and project schedule; organizing project team; assembling and directing team members; assigning responsibilities; negotiating and contracting with approved sub-consultantsMaintain project budget and scheduleApprove work product by analyzing design, client requirements, and performance standardsAchieve performance objectives and financial metricsAll other duties as assignedRequirements: QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or related field and/or equivalent combination of education & experienceSIT or PS license preferredMinimum seven (7) years applicable experienceBudgeting a variety of survey projectsExperience with AutoCAD and Civil3D; experience with Microstation a plusExperience with field to finish procedures and methodsExperience with ALTA/NSPS Land Title StandardsExperience with processing all field data including GPS dataWide range of experience in all types of surveys and construction layoutField experience as a Chief Field Surveyor and willingness to perform field work as needed a plusMust possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to the corporate office as well as local clients and project sitesExcellent concentration and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail