Survey Department Manager

Hourly | Full Time/Exempt | Employer-Paid Options For Insurance*

*Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

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Job Description

A Professional Survey Manager oversees the Surveying Team(s) assigned to them. This team is comprised of Survey Party Chief(s), Instrument Operator(s), Survey Field Crew(s) and Cad Technicians (for drafting) This person serves as a liaison between the clients and the principals within our organization and will also be responsible for making an effort to communicate the firm’s capabilities to potential clients. You will be responsible for maintaining service levels via proper project scheduling and staffing. Additionally, this person will be responsible for reviewing Survey Plans and the Billing for the same.

Duties/Expectations

Grow the Land Survey Department through identification of business opportunities, meeting with potential clients and maintaining professional networks for business development
Build project teams, coordinate, and monitor work involved with the tasks; and assure the scope of work is carried out in accordance with terms of the scope of the work agreement
Define and plan projects accurately within budget and scope
Prepare and review survey documents
Coordinate work between office staff, field survey personnel, and other required professionals
Provide weekly progress and status reports on project deliverables to the management team
Coordination and management of field crews including scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results
Design and implement survey policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments
Keep management informed by reviewing and analyzing survey team; recommends areas of improvement; identifying specific survey market needs and opportunities
Maintain survey staff by recruiting, selecting, and training employees
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; proposing expenditures; initiating corrective actions
Contribute to team by accomplishing results as needed and participating in company team building events

Experience/Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

B.S. Surveying or equal
Excellent communicator; strong presentation skills
PLS/RLS License
Supervisory experience preferred (3 to 5 years)
Ability to Multi-Task
Technical Experience
Boundary Analysis
Title Report Interpretation
Topography (Field To Finish)
Roadway Analysis
10 years Field Experience
Professional References Required
Commitment to detail and production of survey projects
Attention to detail, organized, strong analytical skills, and strong work ethic
Strong written and verbal communication skills, strong leadership skills, and ability to work in a team environment is imperative
Microsoft Office Suite/365 Applications
OPUS Solutions
Thorough understanding of local government standards (state, county, city) and utility companies

Preferred Requirements

Proposal Preparation
Prepares or approves budget for unit or organization within assigned area of responsibility
Develops organization policy or interprets to staff
Initial Contract Preparation & review with Client
Preparation of Additional Service Letters PRIOR to completing the work
Scheduling Client Timeframes
Maintaining Client Relations
Maintaining Client Status Lists
Develop and implement strategies based on understanding the needs of the clients
Respond and follow-up on all customer complaints
Client Billing
A/R Report Review on a weekly basis
Follow-up calls for delinquent billing (see also A/R policies)
Maintaining contract amounts
Maintaining Project Profitability
Team Timesheet Review & Approval
Technical Plan Review of Survey Documents
Title Report Analysis
Review of Support Documentation (i.e., Deed Research)
Swale/ TIN analysis for accurate Topography
Ordinance Reviews for setback requirements
Scheduling of Field and Drafting Personnel
Hearing & Client Meeting Attendance
Assumes legal responsibility for work performed under their own license
Appears as expert witness in court in cases involving land or boundary disputes
Be willing to acquire multiple state licensing
Must be verse in Tribal Lands or begin the CFedS study courses
Maintain good employee relationships
Perform regular project critiques
Ensure Professional Development of Teams
Classes
Mandatory Seminar Attendance
Make employees aware of current resources (i.e. internet, in-house libraries)
Mentor staff for their individual development of their professional careers
Coaches staff and provides specific feedback that is meaningful to enhancing their effectiveness and/or communicates clear expectations up front and holds team/individuals accountable for achieving results
Schedule Performance Reviews
3-month mandatory review from date of hire
End of Year Performance Reviews
Employee Discipline & Council (ensure company directives are followed)
Select new staff members for employment
Maintain on staff CFedS licensure

*Employer-paid options for medical and dental insurance for eligible employees.
Additional voluntary medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans available.
Paid vacation/sick/holidays for eligible employees

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