Survey Project Manager
Survey Project Manager in GPI's Morris Plains, NJ office running land surveying projects from field to finish: directing field crews and office staff, preparing proposals, and overseeing boundary/ALTA, ROW, topographic, and as-built surveys, computations, and CAD QA. Core tools: Autodesk Civil3D (MicroStation and Leica a plus).
- Compensation
- $90K–$110K / yr
- Location
- Morris Plains, NJ, USA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Minimum 10 years experience in land surveying
- 5 years directing field and office staff
- Organized, self-motivated, requires minimal supervision, communicates well
- Ability to manage field crews and survey technicians
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
- Experience with robotic total stations, GPS, leveling, field procedures, boundary analysis and resolution
- Manage projects delivered on time, within scope and budget
- Able to pass Federal and State Security screening
- Expertise in Autodesk Civil3D
- Knowledge of field survey operations, engineering, and construction industry
- Strong technical background
- Ability to obtain OSHA 10 safety training
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Independent and critical thinking abilities
- Strong background in boundary resolutions for metes and bounds surveys
- Valid driver's license with clean motor vehicle report (MVR)
- Read, write, and understand plans and directions in English
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams
Nice to have
- Licensed land surveyor (PLS) or land surveyor in training (LSIT)
- AAS or BS Degree in Surveying
- Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in NJ
- Experience with Utilities, Energy & Public Transportation Agencies
- Knowledge of MicroStation
- Knowledge of Leica software
- Railroad experience
- Scanning experience
Full description
GPI 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. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!
GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News-Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit:
Position Overview
The 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.