Vice President Survey

Crafton Tull & Associates•Yukon, OK

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President Survey position within the Survey Division reports directly to the Survey Division Leader, while supporting the Infrastructure Division and maintaining and growing the Survey Division. Directs and coordinates the professional surveying operations by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers. Leads all components of the Survey Team to ensure completion of assigned projects in order to meet timelines. Leads team in developing survey needs, cost estimates, scope of work, budget and staffing for engineering projects and assists in developing the contract for these projects. Ensures the crews and licensed surveyors are scheduled to produce optimal use of staff and equipment. Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys. Determines methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control. Coordinates survey plans with client, project manager, civil authorities and crews to ensure all survey needs are met, client needs are met and crew/equipment is used efficiently. Ensures all projects are completed according to plan schedules, company policy and production standards. Prepares detailed dimensional survey, altitudinal and topographic plats such as those needed for highway plans, survey, topographic maps, streets, sewer and water control projects. Manages each project budget to ensure project stays on track and that company goals and objectives are met. Makes marketing calls to existing and potential customers. Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed. Coordinates findings with Project Manager, engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with project. Ensures appropriate signatures and seals for surveys performed by department. Sets goals for key performance metrics and tracks progress towards those goals. Monitors professional performance of the survey team to ensure that work is responsive to the clients’ needs and meets the quality standards of the company. Ensures all equipment, including vehicles, assigned to the division is accounted for, serviced properly, and available when needed. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Requirements

Degree from accredited Survey program along with 5-10 years direct experience or 10-15 years related experience and training
Must be a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to work in Oklahoma
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebraic functions and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to manage a diverse group of employees and form a producing/function team
Knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Design software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software
Must have valid driver license and be able to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates the professional surveying operations
Leads all components of the Survey Team to ensure completion of assigned projects in order to meet timelines
Leads team in developing survey needs, cost estimates, scope of work, budget and staffing for engineering projects and assists in developing the contract for these projects
Ensures the crews and licensed surveyors are scheduled to produce optimal use of staff and equipment
Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys
Determines methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control
Coordinates survey plans with client, project manager, civil authorities and crews to ensure all survey needs are met, client needs are met and crew/equipment is used efficiently
Ensures all projects are completed according to plan schedules, company policy and production standards
Prepares detailed dimensional survey, altitudinal and topographic plats such as those needed for highway plans, survey, topographic maps, streets, sewer and water control projects
Manages each project budget to ensure project stays on track and that company goals and objectives are met
Makes marketing calls to existing and potential customers
Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed
Coordinates findings with Project Manager, engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with project
Ensures appropriate signatures and seals for surveys performed by department
Sets goals for key performance metrics and tracks progress towards those goals
Monitors professional performance of the survey team to ensure that work is responsive to the clients’ needs and meets the quality standards of the company
Ensures all equipment, including vehicles, assigned to the division is accounted for, serviced properly, and available when needed
Manages survey supervisors who supervise a total of 6-20 employees
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems