Survey Manager - Survey

About the role

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders.

As a Survey Manager at LJA Surveying, you will be responsible for the daily management of Project Managers and multiple survey technicians and support staff in the Florida Survey Department.

Responsibilities

A typical day might include responsible for supervision of business and project operations in the Florida Survey department, including budget, client relations, and business development. Directly supervises the daily activities of the Florida Survey department, including project time and cost estimates.

Business responsibilities include:

• Establish annual business plan with the President and Vice President
• Establish office objectives
• Collaborate with PM’s to establish group plan
• Balance staffing and workload
• Prioritize long-term resources
• Organize project team
• Achieve financial objectives
• Analyze team and group financial performance
• Initiate corrective actions
• Report results to management
• Establish project plan and objectives
• Collaborate with Project Managers to help them determine timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedule
• Assist with developing project proposals as needed
• Maintain executive level client relationships
• Respond to project inquiries
• Serve as liaison between client and project team members
• Research project information
• Utilize AutoCAD and other related software packages as needed
• Communicate with other survey staff
• Provide guidance to team members

Requirements

Required education/license/certifications include a Professional Licensed Surveyor. Required qualifications include 15 years’ experience in the industry, 5 years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships.

Benefits

LJA offers a range of benefits, including:

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc