04763 - Land Survey Supervisor

Virginia Department of Transportation•Staunton, VA

9d•$65,683 - $106,735

About The Position

Supervise a survey office or district survey unit and conduct professional land surveying services—including location, construction, right-of-way, utility, and condemnation surveys—for transportation projects supporting VDOT construction and maintenance programs. Ensure survey work complies with VDOT policies and procedures and APELSCIDLA rules and regulations. Sign and seal survey work in responsible charge under a land surveyor license, and secure data using a wide range of field survey equipment. The role manages survey project files and uses survey, CADD, digital terrain modeling, and other software. It conducts surveying activities from project scoping through post-construction; prepares technical reports; plans and executes special survey requests; estimates construction surveying costs; and performs survey work according to project schedules and VDOT program needs. The supervisor coordinates projects and manpower with the District Survey Manager, oversees construction stakeouts, and performs field and office quality-control reviews of survey products and plans.

Requirements

Land Surveyor's License.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects with emphasis on scope, time, quality, and budget.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations using algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to read and interpret plans, deeds, plats, road and bridge standards, and property records.
Skill in the use of field surveying equipment, computers, CADD, GPS, and survey data processing.
Knowledge of professional land surveying principles and practices, APELSCIDLA Board rules and regulations, and VDOT surveying policies and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, including performance management and discipline.
Skill in providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to provide daily supervision to work crews while following applicable policies, procedures, and processes.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, or a related field.
Ability to implement project management practices that support budget compliance and project deadlines.
Ability to review consultant survey data provided to VDOT.

Responsibilities

Supervise a survey office or district survey unit and provide daily supervision to work crews in field or office settings.
Conduct professional land surveys for transportation projects, including location, construction, right-of-way, utility, and condemnation surveys.
Ensure survey work complies with VDOT policies and procedures and APELSCIDLA rules and regulations.
Sign and seal survey plans and work as the licensed land surveyor in responsible charge.
Manage the history, locations, access, and formats of survey-related project files.
Use survey, CADD, digital terrain modeling, and other non-CADD software to complete work processes.
Conduct surveying activities from project scoping through post-construction and prepare technical reports for public or private sector use.
Plan, supervise, and execute special survey requests from Residencies, Right of Way, environmental agencies, Traffic Engineering, and consultants.
Develop construction activity lists and estimate costs for state or contractor construction surveying.
Perform survey functions according to project schedules, assigned tasks, and VDOT program needs.
Complete construction stakeouts according to project schedules.
Coordinate projects and manpower with the District Survey Manager.
Perform field and office quality-control reviews to ensure survey products are accurate and depict project controls and supporting data.
Review plans and plats at different development stages for compliance with standards.
Review consultant survey data provided to VDOT.