Assistant Project Manager - Construction Staking
Assistant Project Manager for construction staking at McAdams, a civil engineering and geomatics firm. Supports a licensed Project Manager by overseeing survey and staking production: mentoring field crews, reviewing CAD technician work, analyzing GPS data, and reading construction documents. Key tools: AutoCAD, Carlson, GPS processing, Excel/Word/Outlook.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- High school diploma or GED
- 5+ years of experience combining field and office time
- Strong fundamental knowledge of land surveying
- Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and Carlson software
- Experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience with web-based programs such as municipal GIS and county register of deeds sites
- Advanced knowledge of field collection and field staking methods
- Ability to work well with a diverse group of employees with various skill levels
Nice to have
- AAS or BS degree
- Construction staking experience
- Working towards licensure (no certifications or licenses required)
Full description
McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.
Position Overview
The Assistant Project Manager helps a licensed Project Manager by overseeing many of the technical and production components of creating surveys and/or construction staking activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Project Managers on scope, quality, progress and issues throughout the duration projects
- Review project tasks daily with Crew Chiefs and monitor scope to be sure work aligns with contract
- Mentor and train survey technicians and field crew members
- Work with internal clients such as technical project managers from within the Geomatics Department and from other market sectors for coordination of daily work activities
- Ensure that junior CAD Technicians are following company standards, assist with technical questions, and the review of surveys for quality control prior to final review and sign off by Project Manager
- Assist technicians with advanced research
- Analyze and balance traverse/control loops
- Review and troubleshoot topographic surveys and digital terrain models
- Review and address title exceptions for ALTA/NSPS land title surveys
- Process and analyzes various GPS file types
- Read and interpret construction documents including, erosion control, storm drainage, utility, grading and roads, retaining wall, NCDOT, and architectural/structural plans
- Prepare field packages for construction staking/location surveys
- Maintain a safe work environment for all crew members
- Communicate respectfully with clients or project neighbors to insure a positive company image
- Maintain good client relations to foster and perpetuate a long term relationship
- Follow guidelines and company standards set forth by the Geomatics department
- Aids in maintaining a safe and respectful work environment by following company policies and procedures
- Responsible for escalating potential hazards and unsafe working conditions
Skills + Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- AAS or BS degree preferred