Survey Office Practice Leader

Gaskins + LeCraw a Pape-Dawson Company•Chattanooga, TN

10d

About The Position

Gaskins + LeCraw has joined the Pape-Dawson family! Pape-Dawson is seeking a full-time Survey Office Practice Leader based in our Chattanooga office. This position is responsible for overseeing the planning and directing of a land surveying or geospatial practice. This role requires technical oversight of staff and leading proposal preparation for practice area.

Requirements

15+ years of related experience
Bachelor’s or Associate degree
5+ years of managerial experience within land surveying
Expert knowledge in the practice area
Apply a broad knowledge of surveying principles and geomatics expertise to solve complex problems
Effective internal and external communication skills
Will be a member of one or more professional groups and often will have an active role in building relationships within the community
Professional Land Surveyor license in Tennessee, or ability to achieve

Responsibilities

Maintain strong client relationships and actively participate in business development.
Limited project management
Oversee performance of office practice through profitability, budget control, AR/unbilled, WIP, etc.
Develop annual business plan projections
Maintain metrics and performance for the practice against the business plan.
Coordinate with other practice leaders in managing work between practice areas
Manage staff capacity, utilization, and projections
Evaluate hiring needs and hire top-tier talent
Oversee QA/QC program in the practice
Mentor staff within the practice
Establish and maintain an effective system of communications throughout the practice.
Delegate authority to the Project Managers and ensure effective performance of all assigned functions
Maintain professionalism, morale, and equity within the practice through example
Have an active role in building community relationships
Additional related duties as needed