Senior Survey Manager
hace 22 días
Irvine
Job DescriptionSalary: $170,000 - $200,000+ Summary The Senior Land Survey Manager serves as the highest-level technical and operational leader within the Survey/Mapping department. This role oversees multiple project teams, manages a substantial portfolio of work, and acts as the Surveyor of Record for the firm. The Senior Land Survey Manager provides strategic direction, ensures technical excellence, drives quality assurance/quality control, and strengthens client relationships. This position requires deep expertise in all facets of land surveying, proven leadership experience, and the professional judgment necessary to guide department-level decisions. ResponsibilIties Project Management • Lead multiple, concurrent survey projects with full responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and performance metrics (KPIs)., • Oversee and enforce project management standards across all Survey/Mapping teams., • Direct and review work on high-complexity deliverables, including boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic mapping, subdivision maps, legal descriptions, and Records of Survey., • Expert level knowledge and experience in all phases of project management. Oversee project initiation, planning, staffing, schedule development, and project closeout., • Ensure compliance with state and local laws, agency standards, professional practice guidelines, and internal quality procedures., • Serve as technical escalation point for boundary disputes, high-risk surveys, or nonstandard conditions. Technical • Manages a large book of business - in excess of 1.5 million, • Serve as the Surveyor of Record responsible for signing and sealing survey documents., • Apply advanced methods for control network adjustment, GPS processing, coordinate transformations, and geodetic evaluation., • Develop and maintain department-wide technical standards and QA/QC procedures., • Oversee the integration of new technologies, equipment, and workflows., • Ensure technical accuracy of all deliverables produced by the department. Coordination & Communication • Serve as primary point of contact for key clients, municipalities, public agencies, and major development partners., • Respond to complex client questions and provide expert guidance on survey requirements and best practices., • Ensure consistent, proactive communication from project start through delivery., • Strengthen client trust and maintain longstanding relationships. Leadership & Mentoring • Lead and manage Survey/Mapping staff, including Project Surveyors, Senior Survey Technicians, and Drafting Technicians., • Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, feedback, and professional development plans., • Support succession planning by identifying skill gaps and creating development pathways., • Provide training and mentorship on boundary law, advanced computation, mapping standards, and professional practice., • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture. Business Development & Marketing • Manage a significant book of business (typically exceeding $1.5M annually)., • Identify new opportunities, add-on services, and long-term clients., • Prepare proposals, scopes, project approaches, fee estimates, and staffing plans., • Participate in interviews, industry events, and strategic marketing initiatives., • Contribute to departmental and firm-wide operational planning., • Other duties as assigned. Education/Experience • Bachelors degree in Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent years of experience in Land Surveying, • 15+ years relevant experience in Land Surveying, • Professional Land Surveyor License (LS) in California, • Experience managing staff, • Experience with Project Management, • General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, Bluebeam, etc., • Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, • Proven ability to manage workload, staffing, and resource allocation. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This role requires a combination of office-based work and occasional travel to field locations. • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk and operate a computer., • Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, and scanners., • Visual ability to read documents, spreadsheets, and computer screens., • Ability to occasionally walk or stand on uneven or unpaved surfaces, including construction zones and undeveloped land., • Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, bend, or climb during site visits or inspections., • Ability to lift and carry equipment or documents weighing up to 25 pounds., • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, over the phone, and via digital platforms., • Ability to drive to project sites and spend time outdoors in various weather conditions., • Ability to visually observe site features and interpret plans, diagrams, and environmental conditions., • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the job.