Survey Manager

About the role

Manage and coordinate surveying procedures and processes, including survey employees and survey subcontractors to ensure projects are surveyed correctly in order to meet or exceed project requirements.
Plan and ensure the execution of land surveys and other survey related documents, sign and seal surveys.
Interpret survey field notes to prepare certified boundary surveys, topographic surveys, right-of-way control surveys and other survey related documents.
Process and verify the accuracy and sufficiency of collected data.
Provide everyday supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, and gather all necessary information needed to meet the survey requirements.
Assist Director and Vice President of Surveying with business development, client management and preparation of proposals.
Monitor projects while interfacing with clients on technical matters.
Prepare and maintain project progress and status reports, letters, files and other documentation related to projects.
Schedule and order survey materials and/or equipment to ensure project timelines are met.
Analyze and interpret technical information and/or property descriptions for surveying or related operations.
Provide land boundary and surveying related expert testimony in court cases.
Utilize Civil3D, Trimble Business Center and other industry related software as needed to complete projects.
Understand and support Pickett’s safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate surveying procedures and processes, including survey employees and survey subcontractors to ensure projects are surveyed correctly in order to meet or exceed project requirements.
• Plan and ensure the execution of land surveys and other survey related documents, sign and seal surveys.
• Interpret survey field notes to prepare certified boundary surveys, topographic surveys, right-of-way control surveys and other survey related documents.
• Process and verify the accuracy and sufficiency of collected data.
• Provide everyday supervision of assigned survey field crew on quality and survey methodology, and gather all necessary information needed to meet the survey requirements.
• Affiliate with Director and Vice President of Surveying for business development, client management and proposal preparation.
• Monitor projects while interfacing with clients on technical matters.
• Prepare and maintain project progress and status reports, letters, files and other documentation related to projects.
• Schedule and order survey materials and/or equipment to ensure project timelines are met.
• Analyze and interpret technical information and/or property descriptions for surveying or related operations.
• Provide land boundary and surveying related expert testimony in court cases.
• Utilize Civil3D, Trimble Business Center and other industry related software as needed to complete projects.
• Understand and support Pickett’s safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or equivalent work experience in survey or civil engineering environment (required).
• 10+ years of experience in responsible charge of all aspects of surveying and mapping (required).
• Professional Surveyor and Mapper license (PSM or PLS) (required).
• Understanding of the power and utility industry (preferred).
• A valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to our company insurance provider is a condition of initial and continued employment (required).
• Ability to work in a safe manner and obey safety regulations at all times.
• Proficient with latest version of Civil3D and other surveying and mapping software.
• Proficient in running and adjusting various survey instruments including GPS equipment, levels, and robotic total stations with electronic data capabilities.
• Proficient in technical math, including Geometry and Trigonometry.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Google Earth, Trimble Business Center, GIS and GPS.
• Extensive knowledge of survey and mapping principles, practices, standards, procedures and project management.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of photogrammetric mapping, LiDAR and other remote sensing.
• Highly organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure and meet fixed deadlines on a timely basis and have the ability to work both as an individual contributor and within a team environment.
• Able to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or equivalent work experience in survey or civil engineering environment (required).
• 10+ years of experience in responsible charge of all aspects of surveying and mapping (required).
• Professional Surveyor and Mapper license (PSM or PLS) (required).

Skills

• Survey Management
• Survey Planning and Execution
• Survey Data Processing and Verification
• Project Monitoring and Client Interfacing
• Technical Documentation Preparation
• Expert Witness Testimony
• Software Utilization (Civil3D, Trimble Business Center)
• Survey Instrument Operation (GPS, Levels, Robotic Total Stations)
• Mathematics (Geometry, Trigonometry)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Google Earth)
• GIS and GPS Knowledge
• Photogrammetric Mapping, LiDAR
• Communication and Teamwork
• Safe Work Environment Compliance

Benefits

Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses.
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days).
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays.
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date).
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days).
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc.
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid).
• Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities.
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan.
• Referral Bonuses.