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Position Overview

The Survey Manager will manage and coordinate survey projects dealing with construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, mining or other purposes. This role will be responsible for reviewing project requirements and readies survey plans with the support of the Survey Party Chief to meet project deadlines and budget. This includes the communication of duties and requirements to the field team on a daily basis and provide staff members with appropriate equipment, materials and support to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

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Pay Range

Starting from USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with engineering, construction and other field employees to assess and fulfill survey needs.

Develop surveying plans, determine the scope, objectives and methods required for accurate data collection

Possesses knowledge on how to safely and correctly utilize survey equipment and survey software systems.

Consults with contractors, providers and other outside vendors on survey matters.

Communicates daily operations and relevant project updates to the appropriate teams.

Prepare and present survey reports, maps and data visualizations for client review and project documentation

May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.

Job Responsibilities Note (Text Only)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. UES retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field is typically required

Requires significant experience in land surveying, including project management and supervising teams. Experience in business development is beneficial.

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Registered Land Surveyor (RLS) certification

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Proficiency with surveying equipment and software, understanding of surveying principles and regulations, and experience with property analysis

Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills are essential

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and knowledge of Trimble Equipment, S6, S9, R980, Dini Level, etc.
Experience and knowledge of Trimble Access, Civil 3D, etc.

Travel Requirements

● This position requires extensive travel, approximately up to 70% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
- Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
- Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
- Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
- Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
- Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
- Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
- Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
- Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here

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