Survey Dept. Manager / Professional Land Surveyor

Wood•Sheridan, WY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Wood currently has an exciting opportunity for a Survey Dept. Manager / Professional Land Surveyor to join our Sheridan WY office. This role will manage field survey crew chiefs for conventional construction staking projects and also manage CAD technicians building models for GPS grade control. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you. #woodwyoming Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Requirements

Must have, or have the ability to obtain, a Professional Surveyors License in the State of Wyoming.
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Excellent organizational skills
Commitment to work with all sections and divisions of Wood
Ability to manage several jobs simultaneously
Ability to maintain good client relations
Valid Drivers License a must
High School Diploma or equivalent
Some travel will be required
Must be able to pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record according with Wood's driving (MVR) policy.
Must be able to work in a variety of climate conditions including hot and cold weather climates.
References required.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees all survey personal and survey related activities throughout the assigned region
Prepares finish grade surface model per the construction plans utilizing the engineer CAD file
Coordinates with other engineering and surveying companies as needed to perform additional survey related and surface modeling tasks as necessary
Shall schedule and oversee the performance of Surveyors and Survey Technicians assigned to the region
Shall prepare tentative weekly schedule for all survey and layout activities to be performed in the region and provide copies to all Project Managers and Site Managers (preferably emailed every Friday for the following week)
Directs survey and GPS technicians on a daily basis for performing topographic surveys, as-built surveys, construction layout and general GPS technician duties as requested by the Project Managers and Site Managers
Consults with Project Managers, Site Managers and Superintendents on a periodic basis and attends operations and scheduling meetings as necessary
Prepare, load and manage Trimble and Topcon Machine Grade Control files for all GPS equipment to include dozers, scrapers, base stations and rovers. (Copies of all files to be kept and managed on the G:Drive of Wood’s corporate server)
Installation and maintenance of all GPS equipment to include Base Stations, Rovers and Machine Grade Control units
Prepared cut/fill exhibits - generate topographic surveys and prepare overall site balance and any requested region reports
Prepare as-built and topographic surveys for close-out documents or as required by contract and/or municipality
Prepare stake out data for construction layout of utilities, curbs, walks, etc. as necessary
Oversees Surveyors and Survey technicians to ensure all of the abovementioned duties are performed in accordance to Wood’s standard GPS Operations and Procedures
Maintains and tracks the inventory of all GPS equipment (machines and survey related), transits, levels, lasers, tripods and leveling rods
Must be proactive on business development and strengthing existing client relationships
Performs the duties of the GPS Technician as needed