Survey Project Specialist

Bureau Veritas•Remo, VA

2d•$65,000•Remote

About The Position

The Project Specialist serves as the lead technical or operational point of contact for an assigned specialty and provides technical and administrative support to field and Operations staff. The role supports the assignment, setup, communication, scheduling, coordination, preparation, and completion of project tasks. It applies relevant technical standards, client requirements, and established protocols; identifies and communicates project findings and issues; and provides guidance within its area of expertise. The position primarily supports internal stakeholders in delivering client programs accurately, on time, and in accordance with applicable quality standards. In this survey-focused role, the specialist leads vendor and subcontractor management, training and documentation programs, and workload monitoring. The role develops and manages a qualified subcontractor network, oversees vendor onboarding and compliance in BV systems, analyzes network performance, and builds vendor relationships. It also coordinates Land Survey onboarding and training, supports Project Managers during changing workload demands, and provides workload tracking, portfolio reporting, and operational analysis for Program and Business Leaders. The position has no specific supervisory responsibilities, though it may involve indirect mentoring and training under a Program or Business Leader. This is intended to be a remote position with no regular travel required, although occasional travel to client or project sites across the U.S. may be required. The work involves extensive computer use and the physical demands described in the posting. Bureau Veritas offers a salary range starting at $65,000, an annual incentive bonus plan, and health, retirement, time-off, insurance, tuition assistance, and discount benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university in a related field and at least five years of related experience; alternatively, eight years of related experience and/or training in lieu of a degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures, present information effectively, and respond to questions from clients, peers, and technical field staff.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret varied instructions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Proficiency with computers and word processing, spreadsheet, and project management software.
Time management, active listening, critical thinking, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people.
Ability to work successfully from a remote location.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including computer operation, frequent hand use, and occasional lifting and movement of up to 10 pounds.
Employees incurring $2,000 or more annually in company-related travel expenses must obtain a Corporate Credit Card; those incurring less must have sufficient personal credit to cover business travel costs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical or operational resource for the assigned specialty.
Provide technical and administrative support for project assignment, setup, scheduling, coordination, preparation, and completion.
Review project information and apply relevant technical standards, client requirements, company procedures, and protocols.
Coordinate and communicate project requirements, status, findings, outstanding items, and issues with relevant stakeholders.
Monitor progress and quality of assigned project tasks, resolving or escalating issues as appropriate.
Provide technical guidance and assistance to employees and other project resources.
Coordinate project activities performed by staff, vendors, subcontractors, and other assigned resources.
Prepare, review, coordinate, or support technical documents, reports, correspondence, and project deliverables.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, professional networks, and societies.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements and advise management on necessary action.
Uphold industry and company standards by providing guidance on technical issues.
Maintain communication with management and staff regarding departmental and operational matters.
Train, mentor, and provide technical assistance to new and existing employees as assigned.
Provide timely customer service and proactive solutions to client and stakeholder needs.
Protect confidential company information and exercise professional discretion and judgment.
Demonstrate Bureau Veritas guiding principles and follow applicable policies, procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and strategic initiatives.
Maintain a safe and clean work area and meet the physical demands of the job.
Lead vendor and subcontractor management, training and documentation programs, and workload monitoring activities.
Develop and manage a qualified subcontractor network based on regional coverage, capacity, and qualification needs.
Identify vendor sourcing risks, geographic coverage deficiencies, capacity limitations, performance concerns, and cost impacts, and implement solutions.
Monitor vendor performance, collect internal feedback, investigate changes in vendor participation or bid activity, and communicate expectations to vendors.
Analyze vendor responsiveness, quality, capacity, pricing, and geographic coverage metrics and recommend network improvements.
Manage relationships with surveyors and vendors, addressing operational challenges and improving proposal participation, service quality, responsiveness, and fee competitiveness.
Manage vendor onboarding and compliance in BV systems, including FLEX, nTel, and Vision.
Coordinate and maintain the Land Survey onboarding and training program; train and mentor employees and develop and maintain training materials, procedures, and departmental documentation.
Provide operational support to Project Managers during workload increases, employee absences, or changing business demands, including proposal coordination, vendor management, survey review and revision coordination, and portfolio administration within assigned responsibilities.
Support workload distribution strategies established by the Program Manager by monitoring assignments, identifying resource constraints, communicating concerns, and coordinating adjustments as directed.
Provide portfolio reporting, workload tracking, and operational analysis to support Program and Business Leaders.
Support compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and industry standards through consistent application of approved processes and operational best practices.