Pape-Dawson-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Chattanooga, TN

RaganSmith, a Pape-Dawson company, 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 within a specific RaganSmith office. This role requires technical oversight of staff and leading proposal preparation for practice area.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching.
  • Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week.
  • Annual salary review and bonus.
  • Tuition and gym reimbursements.
  • Parental leave.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • Focus on work-life balance.
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