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PROJECT SURVEYOR II
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What they do
A Surveyor measures the surface of the Earth and collects data used to make maps, set boundaries, and determine the shape and contour of sections of land. Uses global positioning system (GPS) and global information system (GIS) technology to make measurements. May specialize in measurements to determine airspace boundaries; may conduct marine or hydrographic surveys to measure bodies of water and determine shorelines and water flow and depth.
$98,190 / year median in the U.S.
+13% projected growth
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
(OTHERDUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED
)- Act as project manager with regard to project budgets, setting, maintaining and upholding standards, estimation of projects, map preparation and coordination of field and office scheduling
- Provide guidance to Survey Crews and junior Project Surveyors (Project Surveyor I) and Survey Technician(s) in order to complete daily survey assignments correctly and proficiently
- Support surveying and mapping activities for boundary surveys, topographic mapping and construction staking projects
- Prepare instructions and support information, as well as reviews field notes and staking information for completeness and clarity
- Help grow departmental revenue by strengthening relationships with professional contacts and existing clients
- Will assist engineer in outlining objectives, requirements and design approaches
- Responsible for gathering engineering data from a variety of sources
- Will attend project and pre-construction meetings and provide input to ensure proper policies, procedures and specifications are followed
- Coordinate and share work with other outlying offices as directed
- Must be able to manage multiple projects and teams
- Solicit, respond and prepare proposals for services
- Participate and facilitate meetings with stakeholders and clients
- Assist in project deliverables as appropriate
- Work in a safe manner and obey all safety regulations
- Continually advance knowledge with upgrades in technology
- Complete internal and external training as required
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Prior experience working on both civil/site and structural engineering and surveying projects
- Proven ability to research and compile record information such as record maps, legal descriptions, utility information and right of any data
- Strong leadership & communication skills, work ethic, dependability
- Must have strong supervisory skills
- Ability to gather and organize survey research and records
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and construction documents
- Ability to prepare calculations and instructions for field work
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Must be proficient with the use of survey equipment. (GPS, Robotics, Total Stations, Levels, Scanners, and Data Collectors)
- Able to work independently
- Desire to work in a team environment
- Observes company and client safety requirements
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 7 years of survey experience required
- SIT desired
- Supplemental courses in surveying a plus
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Land Development Desktop
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Will provide direction/instruction to Survey Crews and junior Project Surveyors (Project Surveyor I,)Survey Technicians TRAVEL:
Travel to local/regional job sites as needed.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office (90%):- The job requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation
- Some lifting and standing is required
- Employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move up to 25 pounds Field (10%):
- Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments
- Able to climb ladders
- Ability to carry survey instruments and equipment
- Lift 50 pounds