Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field preferred
Professional Land Surveying registration
Ten or more years of land surveying or related land development experience, including two years of project management
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Carlson principles
Must be licensed surveyor in relevant state
Experience managing a Survey Department is preferred
Strong Local Jurisdictional Knowledge for Plat preparation and approval
Responsibilities
Oversee and ensure effective execution of the surveying function and quality assurance of staff work
Develop and implement strategies, manage budgeting, and oversee deliverables for the department
Assist in marketing the firm’s surveying capabilities to attract and maintain clients
Act as a technical advisor providing input and evaluation on projects
Meet with clients to discuss projects, prepare proposals, and manage budgets and schedules
Review project changes, assess potential impacts on resources and budget, and manage all surveying activities
Compile project status reports and manage project financials, including billing and collections
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Full Job Description
Short Description
Bowman has an opportunity for a Survey Director to join our team in Suwanee, GA.
Purpose
Oversee the surveying function of assigned business unit.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
At the Operational and Company Level
Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
Serve as technical advisor by providing senior level input and evaluation on projects.
Do the Work
Meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish budgets and schedules.
Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions, such as, but not limited to, technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
Oversee all surveying activities, including review of all project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.
Supervise work of all survey project personnel to ensure it meets the highest professional standards.
Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
Define the scope of multiple, complex projects and develop plan to accomplish land survey projects. Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules.
Collect outstanding monies due from assigned clients.
Participate in and formulate marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
Secure repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.
Supervise the work of Project Managers when needed.
Success Metrics and Competencies
Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field preferred.
Professional Land Surveying registration.
Ten or more (10+) years of land surveying or related land development experience to include a minimum of two (2) years project management experience.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Carlson principles.
Must be licensed surveyor in relevant state.
Experience managing a Survey Department is preferred.
Strong Survey Business Acumen - Prepare Proposals, RFP responses, Desire to pursue Business Development - Survey Accounting - Includes billing, project reports and collections.
Strong Local Jurisdictional Knowledge for Plat preparation and approval.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
Mobility around an office environment.
Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
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Job Description Disclaimer
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
About Bowman Consulting
Michelle White "Miki" Bowman is an American attorney and a Governor on the Federal Reserve's board. She is the first person to fill the community bank seat on the board, a seat created by a 2015 law.
Previously, Bowman was the Kansas banking commissioner, from January 2017 through November 2018. She also held senior staff positions at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security during the George W. Bush administration.
