Survey Department Manager PLS

Arcadis•Nashville, TN

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people in more than 30 countries, Arcadis is dedicated to improving quality of life. This position is for a Survey Department Manager, PLS, to join the team in Chattanooga, Nashville, or Knoxville, TN. The role requires extensive knowledge of field-to-finish processing of survey data, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to work decisively and independently with minimal supervision. Collaboration with team members, attention to quality, and willingness to take on responsibility are essential. The successful candidate will have access to leading-edge technology and state-of-the-art software tools, making this an ideal career opportunity for a high-level performer within a leading international firm.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in surveying and Mapping or Geomatics Required
15+ or more years’ relevant experience
A TN Survey License and the ability to get IN, NC, and SC licenses if not already obtained
Experience managing field crews and production
Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD/Civil3D/Bentley software system
Strong understanding of surveying mathematics, data adjustments, property boundaries, surface modeling, analyzing quality of data, and processing of field data, including GPS
Possess strong CADD production skills, with a keen eye toward quality control and accuracy
Ability to read and write detailed and accurate legal descriptions, ability to perform deed research, both online and at local jurisdictions and deliver the superior quality and accuracy in work demanded by our high-level clients
Strong analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills
Has acquired or is interested in working towards relevant certifications (SIT, PLS, etc.)
Adept at scheduling field work and CADD deliverables to meet client deadlines and budgets

Nice To Haves

Experience with Least-Squares Adjustments and planning redundant networks for projects involving Least-Squares Adjustments
Experience with Star Net Data Processing Software
Proficient with Microsoft office software such as Excel and Word
Familiar with Leica Infinity Software

Responsibilities

Perform survey related calculations
Produce survey plats for various high-level clients
Prepare topographic base maps for our designers
Perform deed research
Write legal descriptions
Process survey data collected from our field teams
Receiving and evaluating survey assignments
Preparing field crews with point staking information and project scope
Interpretation of deeds and maps which affect property rights and boundary lines
CADD preparation of final mapping (boundary, topographic, planimetric or design related deliverables)
Communication with internal & external project stakeholders
Oversite of project & personnel schedules
Preparation of project proposals
Attending and/or conduct department meetings
Maintaining knowledge of project finances
Conducting final project QA/QC functions
Overseeing status of equipment / supplies/ company vehicles
Facilitating survey employee relations