Field Survey Manager (National Req)
About The Position
The Field Survey Manager is responsible for understanding state regulations governing land surveying practice, with a strong emphasis on ALTA Surveys, topographic features, and engineering design alignment. This role involves facilitating meetings, maintaining high-level communication with office management and project teams, and acting as the on-site lead and subject matter expert for all project survey-related items. The position also includes mentoring junior technicians, implementing best practices, and standard operating procedures to foster growth and success. This is a traveling position, requiring up to 100% travel across the US to support renewable project builds, with an average project duration of 8-12 months. A company vehicle and fuel card are provided, along with a daily per diem and routine travel home (rotation).
Requirements
- Five years of survey experience in construction or operations with exposure to engineering, civil, renewable energy activities
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in surveying, remote sensing, drafting, engineering, or related technical field preferred
- Certified Survey Technician (CST) I preferred
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, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
