Survey Project Coordinator I

McKim and Creed • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

A Survey Project Coordinator I provides project administration, scheduling, financial processing, and technical administration assistance to Project Surveyors and Project Managers. The position coordinates the production of maps and drawings, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, clarity, timely delivery, budget compliance, and responsive client service. It also includes training and mentoring field staff; downloading and uploading field data; producing maps and drawings with various software platforms; and communicating with the project team. The coordinator applies construction staking methods, construction documents, and as-built deliverable requirements, as well as historical survey practices and applicable Texas survey statutes, to final survey deliverables.

McKim & Creed describes itself as an employee-focused company and offers opportunities for training, mentoring, and professional development. The company notes that its work supports the communities it serves.

Requirements

• Two-year associate degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering Technology and/or three years of surveying field experience.
• One to three years of experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Civil 3D; survey computation processing; Trimble; data processing; GPS; boundary, construction staking, ALTA/ACSM Land Title, topographic, or utility route surveys.
• Basic experience with field survey procedures and equipment in accordance with current industry standards.
• Basic understanding of technical specifications related to project deliverables.
• Experience with BlueBeam Revu or comparable geomatics software, such as ArcGIS, Google Earth, or Survey123, including opening drawings, computing closures, editing drawing information, creating minor drawings, plotting points, and importing and exporting data.
• Basic knowledge of GIS systems, data reliability, and company resources related to GIS technology.
• Prior experience working in a project-oriented service business.
• Microsoft Office experience and strong Excel skills.
• Responsible, organized, detail-oriented, inquisitive, and assertive, with a take-charge attitude and concern for following through to completion.
• Ability to work as part of a large team of professional and technical staff.
• Ability to work independently and initiate action without waiting for detailed instruction.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

• Land Surveying Intern, Surveyor in Training, Certified Surveying Technician, or similar certification.
• Familiarity with construction staking, boundary, ALTA, and topographic surveys.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, maps, and legal descriptions.
• Persuasive skills, empathy, and sociability to work closely with people in potentially difficult situations and develop effective, trustworthy working relationships with Project Managers and field crew staff.
• ArcGIS or Survey123 experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide project administration, scheduling, financial processing, and technical administration assistance to Project Surveyors and Project Managers.
• Coordinate the production of maps and drawings, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, clarity, and compliance with schedules and budgets.
• Provide responsive service to clients.
• Train and mentor field staff.
• Download and upload field data.
• Produce maps and drawings using various software platforms.
• Communicate with the project team.
• Understand and apply construction staking methods, construction documents, and as-built deliverable requirements.
• Apply knowledge of historical survey practices and applicable Texas survey statutes to final survey deliverables.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); all employees are owners and benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations.
• Mentoring and training programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development programs and online courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree