Survey Project Manager- Heavy Civil

SOUTHEASTERN SURVEYING & MAPPING CORP•Pensacola, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager will provide overall management and direction for projects. Responsibilities include customer interface, client development, project scoping, scheduling, procurement, cost and progress monitoring, management, and reporting. This role is responsible for the supervision and management of all survey activities related to conventional, GPS, and Laser Scanning surveys. The Project Manager ensures that all bids and estimates for work are established based on the profit and growth objectives of SSMC, and creates a scope of work for all projects through client negotiation and project knowledge. This scope defines project details and serves as a communication tool between the Project Manager, Field Teams, and CAD Technicians. The role ensures that all letters and proposals sent to clients are in the form of routine correspondence for SSMC, and that the final product's technical and QA/QC is implemented before submission. Additionally, the Project Manager ensures all RFPs are submitted on time and that a comprehensive job packet is prepared, including research materials, scope of work, work order, and necessary forms. They develop comprehensive schedules for long-term projects, prepare cost and time estimates for survey proposals, and provide day-to-day guidance and support to field personnel, including training in survey procedures. Verification of proper research before project release to the field team is crucial. The role also involves organizing post-project meetings to review project phases, organizational structure, communication, schedules, and job costs. Project folders are organized for purging and scanning. The Project Manager generates new business leads, engages in client marketing, strengthens existing client relationships, and participates in the development of long-term goals. The ability to read and interpret engineering plans and construction documents is essential, as is accommodating client and job site needs by responding promptly and professionally. Occasional field work performing surveying tasks and light office duties may be required, along with other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

Must be Surveyor-in-Training (SIT) or Certified Survey Technician IV.
2-year degree in Surveying, Engineering or 4-year degree in Engineering or related field, from an accredited vocational school, college, university or combination of experience and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties.
Minimum of 5 to 10 years of managing/surveying infrastructure projects supporting state and local government agencies.
Perform Boundary Surveys & ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys & As-built plans.
Familiarity and experience in using MicroStation are required to support all aspects of FDOT transportation projects.
Proficient with AutoCAD, other CAD programs, and Microsoft Office suite.
Computer skills and technical competence.
Proven working experience in project management.
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
Outstanding written and communication skills and understanding of how to provide overall client/project management are a must.
Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Works with the team; contributes to a positive team environment; welcomes feedback.
Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts and adapts to frequent change.
Must have the ability to communicate well with clients and other members of the project team.
Works with integrity and acts ethically; supports the organization's culture, goals, and values.
Requires a valid driver’s license and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the Company Vehicle policy.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Land Surveyor (or ability to obtain PLS within one year) preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervision and management of all survey activities related to conventional, GPS, and Laser Scanning surveys.
Establish bids and estimates for work based on profit and growth objectives.
Create a scope of work for all projects through client negotiation and project knowledge.
Ensure all letters and proposals sent to clients are in the form of routine correspondence.
Ensure technical and QA/QC of the final product is implemented before submission.
Ensure all RFPs are submitted on time.
Prepare a comprehensive job packet including research materials, scope of work, work order, and necessary forms.
Develop comprehensive schedules for long-term projects.
Prepare cost and time estimates for survey proposals.
Provide day-to-day guidance and direction to field personnel, including feedback on performance.
Provide proper training and support to field staff in survey procedures.
Verify that proper research is performed on all projects before being released to the field team.
Organize and document a post-project meeting to highlight areas for improvement.
Organize project folders to be purged and ready for scanned.
Generate new business leads using various marketing strategies.
Engage and assist in client marketing.
Strengthen existing client relationships.
Participate in and support the development of long-term goals and objectives.
Accommodate client and job site needs by responding to all inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Occasionally work in the field performing surveying tasks.
May perform light office duties including but not limited to filing, making copies, and scanning.
May carry out other duties as assigned by management.