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MANAGER - SURVEY

$140,000 - $185,000/Yr

City Of Long Beach - Long Beach, CA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Manager
Remote - Long Beach, CA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Port of Long Beach is seeking a Manager of Survey, an at-will position that plays a crucial role in the Survey Division, which is integral to terminal development and redevelopment. The Survey Division provides critical insights into land use and configuration through comprehensive surveys that capture the nuances of terrain, infrastructure, and environmental factors. This data-driven approach empowers planners and developers to optimize spatial layouts and infrastructure designs, ensuring that terminal development initiatives are executed with precision and foresight. The division also supports ongoing terminal operations by maintaining accurate documentation essential for safety and efficiency, thereby enhancing overall productivity and customer satisfaction. In this role, the Manager of Survey will lead cutting-edge survey operations across various sections, including Hydro/UAS, ROW/Geodesy, and Capital Projects. The Manager will set the gold standard for survey practices, drive excellence through rigorous training, and handle critical corrective actions and disciplinary measures. Responsibilities include crafting essential work authorizations, scrutinizing invoices, and managing Survey budgets with precision. The Manager will also provide vital technical support across various Port Divisions for a spectrum of projects, ensuring seamless project execution and optimal application of Port projects and programs. The position requires a deep understanding of Port operations and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders, including Port tenants, consultants, contractors, and City staff. The Manager will oversee multiple Survey requests for Capital Improvement Programs, ensuring effective delivery by supervising Survey groups and monitoring project progress, contractor invoicing, and payments. This role is pivotal in maintaining the high standards of survey operations at the Port of Long Beach, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Establish staff work schedules and plan office space for staff.
  • Assist with preparing the division's annual personnel and non-personnel budgets.
  • Oversee resource planning and management; establish, adopt, enforce, and implement the organization's policies and procedures.
  • Advise the Director and Assistant Director on staffing and operational procedural issues.
  • Work with the Director and Assistant Director to develop strategic plans to incorporate best management practices and technologies.
  • Oversee one or more Survey Sections: Hydro/UAS, ROW/Geodesy, or Capital Projects.
  • Direct assigned Survey Division staff in performing their daily responsibilities; interview and recommend employees for hire; train, coach, and mentor staff.
  • Evaluate employee performance, prepare annual performance reviews, and provide coaching for performance improvement; take disciplinary action as needed.
  • Direct and oversee multiple Survey requests for Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs), bathymetry mapping, and Right-of-Way (ROW) requests.
  • Review Survey CIP budgets and approve Survey Service Requests (SSR), project scopes, budgets, project schedules, cost estimates, and contract documents.
  • Monitor project progress, contractor invoicing and payments, contract amendments, and change orders; oversee public bidding processes.
  • Administer consultant contracts, including reviewing Requests for Statements of Qualifications (RSOQs) and negotiating fees.
  • Implement Survey services and management policies to increase project management effectiveness.
  • Oversee the implementation of the QA Program for all project deliverables of the Engineering Bureau.
  • Collaborate with internal Port divisions, Port tenants, and outside agencies during project investigations, planning, design, and construction.
  • Maintain positive relationships with Port tenants, consultants, contractors, City staff, and outside agencies.

Requirements

  • Licensed Land Surveyor authorized to practice land surveying in California or a qualified civil engineer licensed before 1982.
  • Five or more years of qualifying and licensed land surveying experience, including two years as a survey supervisor or manager.
  • Experience in boundary analysis, geodesy, hydrographic surveys, unmanned aerial systems surveys, and/or construction staking.
  • Knowledge of land surveying and construction practices related to Port infrastructure and municipal public work projects.
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and common materials and equipment used in survey, design, construction, and maintenance of engineering projects.
  • Experience reviewing construction plans for staking purposes.
  • Experience with Trimble Business Center software or similar software for survey data processing.
  • Experience with survey total stations, data collectors, GPS rovers, scanners, and survey software.
  • Experience with Civil3D and/or Microstation CAD software.

Nice-to-haves

  • A strong knowledge of right-of-way processes is highly desired.
  • A Master's Degree in a related field from an accredited college is desirable.
  • Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.
  • Experience with Unifier and Munis is highly desired.
  • Prior Port or City experience is desired.

Benefits

  • Auto Allowance - $550.00 per month
  • Executive Leave - 40 hours per year
  • Retirement - CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with social security
  • Pay for Performance based on employee performance
  • Deferred Compensation with City matching
  • Group Health Insurance - Medical and dental options with free vision coverage
  • Life Insurance - City-paid life insurance policy of $20,000 plus executive insurance benefit
  • Disability Insurance - City-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Vacation - Accrued at the equivalent of two weeks annually
  • Sick Leave - Accrued at 8 hours per month
  • Paid Parental Leave - Up to 30 consecutive days for eligible employees
  • Holidays - 11 scheduled holidays per year and four personal holidays
  • Education Reimbursement for additional education or training
  • Annual Physical examination at the city's expense
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
  • 529 college savings plan for future education expenses
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