Survey Department Manager PLS

Arcadis•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. They are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Arcadis seeks to hire a Survey Department Manager, PLS to join their team in Chattanooga, Nashville or Knoxville, TN. This position requires extensive knowledge of field-to-finish processing of survey data. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented, able to work decisively and independently with a minimum of supervision, possess a strong willingness to collaborate with other team members, be attentive to quality and willing to take on responsibility. The role offers leading edge technology and access to state-of-the art software tools, making it ideal for a high-level performer wishing to establish a career position with a leading international firm.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in surveying and Mapping or Geomatics
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
Ability to 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
Receive and evaluate survey assignments
Prepare 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, which may include 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