Project Surveyor III (PLS)

Description

• Provides specific direction and instruction to field crews; provides relevant communications to other project staff, subconsultants, and clients
• Coordinates with clients on the technical needs of the project – desired accuracy of topography, precise acquisition areas, etc.
• Assists the Survey Manager with project billing and invoicing responsibilities to include participating in monthly progress reporting, billing reviews, etc.
• Performs quality checks and reviews deliverables of project team members
• Provides project oversight with respect to deliverables, quality, schedule, and budget
• Participates in training, mentorship, and industry activities that contribute to the professional development of staff
• Provides input, suggestions, and recommendations for Division standards
• Supervises assigned survey staff members; provides training and mentorship to survey team members
• Works collaboratively with survey leadership to develop best practices for the Survey Division
• Meets/exceeds the competencies of a Project Surveyor II
• Coordinates the review and filing of survey deliverables with the appropriate agency
• Participates in proposal development and project interviews as a technical resource

Requirements

• 6-14+ years of relevant and progressively responsible survey experience
• Ability to use sound judgement and follow Company standards and practices as it relates to safety
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of survey principles and practices
• Advanced knowledge of survey calculations, principles, terms, and deliverables
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities
• Ability work on multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities
• PLS in state assignment or PLS in another state with the ability to obtain PLS in state of assignment within one year
• Demonstrates advanced project management skills with respect to deliverables, budget, schedule, and quality standards
• Knowledge of survey processing software such as Trimble Business Center (TBC)
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Advanced knowledge of survey regulations, laws, and boundary resolution
• Knowledge of survey drafting software

Benefits

• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
• Budgeted time for training and career development
• The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.
• Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance