Managing Land Surveyor

WHB Engineers•San Mateo, CA

20d•$150,000 - $167,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a California Registered Land Surveyor candidate, with a minimum of 12 years' experience. The Managing Surveyor position is for a seasoned field and office Surveyor ready to manage projects along with the field and office staff. This position is based in our San Mateo office and offers a potential hybrid schedule, allowing work time to be split between the office and home upon management approval. The ideal candidate for this position is looking to transition into a leadership role to run the survey department. They are able to work independently with minimum supervision, have sound technical skills, are team oriented, personable, and possesses a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the business. They are a well-organized and versatile individual with excellent writing and verbal communication skills and is experienced in the various aspects of surveying.

Requirements

12+ years of demonstrated surveying and project management experience
California Land Surveyor License
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent customer service skills including an ability to interact professionally and knowledgeably with clients
Clear, concise, and grammatically correct oral and written communications
Excellent surveying math skills such as coordinate geometry and trigonometry
Skill with AutoCAD Civil3D
An attention to detail and error checking habits
Professional demeanor and appearance

Responsibilities

Contracts: Prepare proposals and estimate work, review contract language, prepare subconsultant agreements
Survey and Mapping: Prepare/direct preparation of Tentative and Final Maps, ALTA Survey Plats, Records of Survey and Corner Records, Legal Descriptions and Plats, Topographic and boundary surveys, and various other exhibits in AutoCAD Civil 3D from field data, record maps, and deeds
Quality control and quality assurance
Manage office staff and field crews
Maintain schedules and budgets
Review billings
Business development - Public/private sectors, marketing and winning work, maintaining sales target
Client care
Profitability
AR
Billings
Risk management
Employee mentoring/support, training, and evaluations
Departmental leadership
Assist with hiring, retention, and performance improvement
Other administrative items including time sheet review, company standards and procedures, etc.