Assistant Survey Project Manager

WSP • Valhalla, NY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Opportunity WSP is currently searching for an Assistant Survey Project Manager to join our Geomatics Department in the New York Metro Region with options to work out of our Valhalla, NY and/or Lawrenceville, NJ offices. Be a part of a growing group of survey professionals working on a wide variety of internal and external projects and help our clients meet their objectives and solve their challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics (Land Surveying Related Fields) with 3 to 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree with 4-6 years of relevant experience, or 6+ years of land surveying experience in lieu of a degree.
• Prior experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of survey work.
• Possess experience or training in the use of drafting programs and survey data processing programs
• Prior experience with performing boundary research, compilations, and determinations
• Prior experience processing and adjusting survey control
• Possess a willingness to both learn and teach others
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be detail oriented, organized and responsive
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, or leading a team to complete office tasks related to land surveying.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety
• Willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Possess LSIT or CST certifications with the goal of becoming a PLS
• Possess knowledge or training in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation InRoads, Leica Infinity, and Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Possess survey experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of survey work is a plus, especially in the greater New York City area and with the various public agencies that operate in this region.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the completion of projects from start to finish
• Providing guidance to Field Staff, Survey Technicians, and CAD Drafters
• Overseeing the production of survey plans and other deliverables
• Scheduling and setting up field crews
• Updating project tracking software
• Performing initial QA/QC reviews of work performed by Survey Technicians and CAD drafters
• Preparing survey reports
• Processing and reviewing survey data
• Making boundary placement determinations and adjustments to survey control with the guidance and approval by a PLS
• Mentoring and educating new staff
• Interacting with clients by email, phone, or during meetings on a regular basis
• Representing WSP in a positive and professional manner
• Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs
• Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources
• Adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree