Supervise daily operations of Arizona Survey department
Oversee budget, client relations, and business development
Establish annual business plans with upper management
Balance staffing needs with project workloads
Collaborate with Project Managers on project planning
Maintain executive-level client relationships
Act as liaison between clients and project teams
Benefits
Generous Time Off including PTO and paid holidays
Comprehensive health and dental benefits, with mental health support
Paid maternity and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement and in-house training programs
Referral bonuses for bringing in new talent
Company-sponsored volunteer days for community engagement
Memberships to industry organizations for networking
Opportunities for career advancement and internal mobility
A fun, engaging workplace culture with social events
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Survey Manager at LJA Surveying, you will be responsible for the daily management of Sr. Project Managers, Project Managers and multiple survey technicians and support staff in the Arizona Survey Department.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
Responsible for supervision of business and project operations in the Arizona Survey department. Responsible for the supervision of budget, client relations and business development. Directly supervises the daily activities of the Arizona Survey department, including project time and cost estimates. Responsible for overseeing manpower and project projections.
Business Responsibilities:
Establish annual business plan with the President and Vice President
Establish office objectives
Collaborate with PM's
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
REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Professional Licensed Surveyor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
10 years' experience in the industry
5 years of project management experience
Strong communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships
LEVEL UP WITH LJA
At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.
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.
To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.
About LJA Engineering Inc
LJA Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides civil, structural, and transportation engineering services to public and private clients. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has offices throughout Texas and Louisiana. LJA Engineering's services include planning, design, and construction management for infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, airports, and water and wastewater systems.
