DescriptionGPI is seeking a Survey Project Manager for our Surveying Department, based in our Morris Plains, NJ office. The ideal candidate is preferred to be a licensed land surveyor (PLS) or a land surveyor in training (LSIT) with a minimum of ten (10) years experience in land surveying, five (5) years in directing field and office staff, and who is comfortable with client contact and coordination, being able to both discern and advise on client needs.
Position OverviewThe successful candidate must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with our staff, clients, and the general public. They will be responsible for preparing proposals and contracts; providing guidance and direction to field crews and surveying technicians; overseeing and/or directing the preparation of all types of survey plans; conducting deed and plan research and review; preparing ROW plans and agreements; overseeing field work associated with land surveying, engineering, and construction projects; performing survey computations and boundary resolution; CAD drawing review and quality assurance.
Responsibilities:- Boundary and ALTA Surveys.
- Aerial and Topographic Surveys with utility locations.
- As-Built Surveys.
- Right-of-Way Surveys.
- Major and Minor Subdivisions.
- Farmland / Green Acres Surveys.
- Utility Surveys.
- Wetland Location Surveys.
- Prepare Proposals.
- Client consultation and management.
- Mentor and develop staff.
- Provide guidance and direction to office staff and field crews.
- Survey computations.
- Computer-aided design and drafting.
- Overseeing and/or directing the preparation of all types of survey plans.
- Coordinate with One Call centers and local utility providers.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets & deliverables.
- Manage and coordinate projects with multiple team members, including other company branches.
- Responsible charge for survey work being performed under their supervision.
- Data reduction and processing of field files, topographic surveys, etc.
- Bring a project from field to finish with minimal oversight.
Qualifications:- The candidate must be organized and self-motivated, require minimal supervision, and communicate well.
- Ability to manage field crews and survey technicians.
- At least 10 years of experience in all aspects of land surveying and project management is required.
- AAS or BS Degree in Surveying is preferred.
- A licensed Professional Land Surveyor in NJ is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
- Experience with robotic total stations, GPS, leveling, field procedures, boundary analysis, and resolution.
- Manage projects to be delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Must be able to pass Federal and State Security screening.
- Experienced in all aspects of Land Surveying (Utilities, Energy & Public Transportation Agencies a plus).
Knowledge and Skills:- Expertise in Autodesk Civil3D is required. Knowledge of MicroStation is a plus.
- Knowledge of field survey operations, engineering, and construction industry.
- Strong technical background.
- The ability to obtain OSHA 10 safety training.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Independent and critical thinking abilities.
- Knowledge of Leica software is a plus.
- Strong background in working with boundary resolutions for metes and bounds surveys.
- Railroad experience is a plus.
- Scanning experience is a plus.
RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:- Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
- Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
- Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
