Operations Manager RPLS a MUST
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager with a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) license and 5+ years of post-licensure progressive experience to join our team in the Austin or Houston, TX offices.
About the role
In this position, you will act as an Operations Manager/Senior Operations Manager in the execution of various public and private sector geospatial assignments. You will direct teams of technicians and field crews to complete large-scale public and private works improvement projects, while coordinating responsibilities with other discipline leads at WGI. At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments.
We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Support and lead business development efforts
- Lead, mentor, and manage team members through continuous performance management to include goal setting, coaching, feedback, and one-on-one meetings
- Collaborate with other departments and discipline leads in scheduling objectives and project milestones
- Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and professional growth
- Represent the firm professionally in meetings with existing and prospective clients, and at industry events and conferences
- Oversee and execute land surveying activities, including boundary analysis for large-scale corridor, route, and commercial land surveys
- Manage project timelines and budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to project deliverables
- Sign and seal surveys, maps, and other survey-related documents as the responsible professional
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
- Promote and enforce safe work practices for team members
- Perform in-process quality control of survey field activities, calculations, and project deliverables
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in Texas
- 5+ years of post-licensure progressive experience
- Associate or Bachelor Degree in Geomatics preferred
- Strong technical skills, including experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and Civil3D preferred
- Extensive knowledge of surveying software and geospatial technologies
- Strong understanding of land surveying principles, practices, and methodologies
- Strong leadership, managerial, and supervisory experience
- Strong communication, writing, organizational, and analytical skills
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record
- Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis (we are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- Pet insurance
- Employee assistance program
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed in an office setting
- Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse
- Use of a telephone headset for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams
- Often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus