Project Surveyor

Colliers Engineering & Design • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Surveyor to join its Survey/Geospatial team in Columbia, Maryland. The Survey/Geospatial team provides professional surveying and measurement services using conventional surveying methods, geospatial scanning techniques, or a combination of approaches. Survey professionals, office technicians, and field crews work together to maintain data quality and deliver accurate results to clients.

The Project Surveyor analyzes and prepares boundary surveys, reviews project documents for quality and accuracy, computes layouts, supports preparation of reports and plans, and coordinates the work of field and office staff on complex projects. The role may include supervising assignments given to Survey Technicians.

Requirements

• Associate degree preferred, or equivalent technical experience.
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D, TBC (Trimble Business Center), and MicroStation.
• Proficiency in various data techniques and coding systems.
• Advanced knowledge of surveying instruments, techniques, and computations.
• Advanced understanding of angular and linear measurement systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle; driving record (MVR) will be checked and monitored.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications, verbal instructions, and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• LSIT or PLS preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare complete boundary surveys by compiling record data and providing sound analysis to accurately locate property lines.
• Perform quality-control reviews of reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents prepared by others for accuracy and completeness.
• Compute layouts for subdivisions, roads, lots, buildings, and utilities.
• Assist staff with preparing reports, findings, plans, and other contract documents.
• Organize and coordinate field and office staff work required to complete design, field, and other tasks on more complex projects.
• Assist in preparing project and task work plans.
• Direct staff in completing project objectives.
• Monitor the work efforts of assigned staff, sub-consultants, and contractors.
• May supervise assignments given to Survey Technicians.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours in a work week.
• Education reimbursement.
• Free in-house access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
• Safe and comfortable work environment.
• Potential for career advancement.
• Opportunities to impact society through projects and company-sponsored activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree