Survey Geographic Discipline Leader

Colliers Engineering & Design • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Geographic Discipline Lead with a South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license for its Survey Operation in Columbia, South Carolina. The role is responsible for the professional, technical, management, marketing, administrative, and financial aspects of the department. The leader represents the firm as an expert in the department’s field and manages the department to deliver cost-effective services while producing adequate profit for the company.

The position serves as a technical liaison between project managers and staff, oversees technical project work, and supports preparation for and participation in client or agency meetings. It manages day-to-day land surveying operations, including client communications, proposals and invoicing, survey crews and CAD staff, data processing, base mapping, plan development, and business development across the company’s land survey and measurement services.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of surveying or geospatial experience.
• South Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure.
• Ability to generate revenue through an existing client base and new business development.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Familiarity with survey workflows using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or Geospatial.
• Experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience with Leica Cyclone.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between project managers and staff on assigned projects and manage completion of project technical elements.
• Assist project managers in preparing for and attending client or agency meetings, including presenting project-related information.
• Manage day-to-day land surveying operations, including internal and external client communication.
• Prepare project proposals and manage invoicing.
• Oversee two or more survey crews and an office CAD team.
• Oversee Trimble and Leica survey data processing, base mapping, and plan development.
• Develop new business by combining existing client relationships with the company’s land survey and measurement services, including right-of-way surveys and mapping, mobile and tripod-based laser scanning, GPS and conventional surveys, and subsurface utility work.
• Provide staff feedback and performance goals, and meet with staff to review job performance.
• Supervise and review reports, findings, plans, specifications, cost estimates, permits, and other contract documents.
• Manage and review project schedules, budgets, and QC/QA plans.

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 access to in-house educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization.
• Philanthropic opportunities.
• Safe and comfortable work environment and potential for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior