Managing Land Surveyor

WHB Engineers•San Mateo, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilsey Ham is a well-established, growing civil engineering, surveying, and construction management firm with offices in San Mateo, Pleasant Hill, and Chico, California. The firm provides land development and public works design, surveying, construction, and project management services. The Managing Land Surveyor will be based in the San Mateo office and will lead the survey department, managing projects and field and office staff. A hybrid schedule splitting time between the office and home may be available with management approval. The role is suited to an experienced California-licensed surveyor ready to transition into department leadership and contribute to the firm's business and client relationships. The salary range is $150,000 to $167,000, depending on experience.

Requirements

At least 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 the ability to interact professionally and knowledgeably with clients.
Excellent surveying math skills, including coordinate geometry and trigonometry.
Attention to detail and error-checking habits.
Professional demeanor and appearance.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; team-oriented, personable, well-organized, and versatile.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Prepare proposals and estimate work; review contract language and prepare subconsultant agreements.
Prepare or 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 other exhibits in AutoCAD Civil 3D using field data, record maps, and deeds.
Perform quality control and quality assurance.
Manage office staff and field crews.
Manage project schedules and budgets.
Review billings.
Assist the Management Team with business development in public and private sectors, marketing, winning work, and maintaining sales targets.
Support client care, profitability, accounts receivable billings, and risk management.
Mentor and support employees; assist with training and evaluations.
Provide departmental leadership.
Assist with hiring, retention, and performance improvement.
Handle administrative duties, including timesheet review and company standards and procedures.