Field Survey Manager
About The Position
Responsible for understanding state regulation governing land surveying practice. Comprehension of ALTA Surveys with an emphasis on topographic features and engineering design alignment. Facilitate meetings and maintain high level of communication with office management and project teams. This position acts as the lead and subject matter expert on-site for any project survey related items. Mentor junior technicians while implementing best practices and standard operating procedures allowing growth and success in the role. Location & Travel Details: You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position, up to 100% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided.
Requirements
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in surveying, remote sensing, drafting, engineering, or related technical field preferred
- Five years of survey experience in construction or operations with exposure to engineering, civil, renewable energy activities
- Certified Survey Technician (CST) I preferred
- Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Computer literacy and well-developed file management
- Advanced comprehension of ALTA Surveys, and various schematics
- Advanced understanding of surveying software e.g. Trimble Business Center, MAGNET Office, or Civil 3D
- Ability to motivate and lead teams effectively
- Ability to train and mentor Survey Technicians
- Ability to work well under pressure and within timelines
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Survey leadership and Engineering to understand surveying requirements on site
- Develop comprehensive survey plans, considering project scope, timelines, and budget constraints
- Coordinate with Survey leadership to ensure proper equipment, resources, and personnel are allocated appropriately
- Conduct on-site inspections to ensure survey activities align with project specification
- Monitor and supervise surveying teams to guarantee accuracy and adherence to industry standards
- Address and resolve any survey-related issues that may arise during construction
- Stay well-informed of local, state, and federal regulations related to land surveying
- Ensure all surveying activities comply with relevant laws, codes, and safety standards
- Partner with Survey leadership to obtain necessary permits and approvals for surveying operations
- Oversee the collection of survey data and review all internal and external processed analyses
- Generate detailed reports summarizing survey findings and providing actionable insights
- Present survey results to project management in a clear and understandable manner
- Foster effective communication between surveying teams, engineering teams, and project management
- Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to integrate survey data into project plans
- Provide regular updates on surveying progress, challenges, and solutions to project team and Survey leadership
- Plan daily work for site survey crew
Benefits
- Compensation $85,000-$110,000/ year, commensurate with experience
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management
- Telehealth Coverage
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance
- Accident coverage
- Critical illness coverage
- Hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
- Company vehicle and fuel card
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
