Survey Project Manager

Metro Consulting Associates LLC•Plymouth, MI

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About The Position

The Land Survey Project Manager is responsible for translating office preparation work to the field crew and technical staff while overseeing survey projects in order to achieve the profitability, safety, quality, and operations objectives of the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or related field and/or equivalent combination of education & experience
Minimum seven (7) years applicable experience
Budgeting a variety of survey projects
Experience with AutoCAD and Civil3D; experience with Microstation a plus
Experience with field to finish procedures and methods
Experience with ALTA/NSPS Land Title Standards
Experience with processing all field data including GPS data
Wide range of experience in all types of surveys and construction layout
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel to the corporate office as well as local clients and project sites
Excellent concentration and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

SIT or PS license preferred
Field experience as a Chief Field Surveyor and willingness to perform field work as needed a plus

Responsibilities

Verify the accuracy of data, including measurements and calculations, conducted at survey sites
Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed
Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles with review to licensed surveyors
Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and document related to surveys
Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents
Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features
Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems
Record the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features
Consistently meet and exceed client expectations by ensuring accurate, complete, and timely communication of information to and from clients and internal staff
Ensure the preparation of accurate, complete, and value-added work products and perform complex survey computations
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed
Ensure timely document delivery and deliver profitable projects
Perform construction staking calculations
Analyze and review work of survey crews
Prepare cut sheets for field crews
Interpret design plans for construction staking calculations
Maintain filing system
Analyze and write legal descriptions
Perform record map and document research
Prepare plats and legal descriptions
Prepare record boundary and easement maps
Participate in and lead various aspects of survey quality assurance & quality control process
Maintain exceptional internal and external client relations
Establish project objectives by collaborating with clients and management
Develop project proposals and cost estimates
Solidify contractual relationship with client by negotiating and obtaining signed contracts prior to commencing work; establishing a project plan; determining timeframes, budgets, staffing and project schedule; organizing project team; assembling and directing team members; assigning responsibilities; negotiating and contracting with approved sub-consultants
Maintain project budget and schedule
Approve work product by analyzing design, client requirements, and performance standards
Achieve performance objectives and financial metrics
All other duties as assigned