10+ years of combined experience in field and office land surveying
Bachelor's Degree in Surveying or Geomatics preferred
Professional licensed surveyor in good standing in California required
Supervisory experience required
Strong communication skills for mentoring and training
Highly motivated with strong attention to detail
Land Development and platting experience required
Experience with Civil 3D
Valid driver's license and insurable to drive company vehicles required
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic direction for the Survey Department
Lead and engage staff through coaching and professional development
Plan and coordinate work of office technicians and field surveyors
Participate in business development and maintain client relationships
Stamp and certify work to meet legal requirements
Direct surveys to establish legal property boundaries
Oversee production of various survey types and ensure QA/QC
Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and title companies
Research records and develop work plans for survey projects
Coordinate with survey crews to achieve project goals
Manage project budgets and review invoices
Provide scope and fee proposals for surveying services
Benefits
Access to company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance
100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) plan with up to a 4% match
Paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
Participation in employee ownership options
Coverage for licensure expenses and annual performance bonuses
Full Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated, relationship-focused Survey leader who will direct the work of technical staff and provide expertise on various land surveying projects. This role also provides oversight, ensuring the adherence to professional survey quality assurance, and control processes and procedures.
Keys to Success:
Survey Management Duties
Develop and execute short and long-term strategic direction for the department.
Lead and engage Survey Department staff through effective coaching, cross-functional team-building, expectation setting, and implementing professional development.
Plan and coordinate work of office technicians and field surveyors.
Participate in business development related activities such as maintaining positive current client relationships while identifying and securing new survey clients and work.
Stamp and certify work completed by self and/or others to satisfy legal requirements.
PLS - Project Management Duties
Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on deeds and survey data of record.
Provide oversight for the production of Topographic Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Short Plats, Subdivision Plats, Records of Survey, Resegregations, and legal descriptions.
Ensure QA/QC of construction staking calculations and staking work is completed by staff.
Must be able to communicate with clients, contractors, title companies, etc.
Research records and develop work plans for survey projects.
Coordinate with survey crews to achieve project goals.
Maintain current knowledge of local, state, case and federal laws as they pertain to survey projects.
Manage survey projects, monitor project budgets and review invoices and billing charges related to survey projects.
Provide scope and fee proposals for surveying services.
Qualifications:
10+ years combined experience in both field and office land surveying.
Bachelor's Degree in Surveying or Geomatics preferred
A professional licensed surveyor with a license in good standing in the State of California required.
Supervisory experience required.
Strong communication skills and capable of mentoring and training other technical staff.
Must be a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail.
Land Development and platting experience required.
Experience with Civil 3D.
Current valid driver's license and ability to be insured to drive company vehicles is required.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.
US Pay Range
$130,000-$155,000 USD
Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefit package including access to our company-sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. We also offer 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company's 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees receive paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and are able to participate in employee ownership options. MacKay pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance bonuses.
