Land Survey Project Manager

Job Title

Land Survey Project Manager

Location

Oklahoma City, OK 73116 US (Primary)

Category

Land Survey

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Manager

Education

Associate Degree

Job Description

Land surveying is among the oldest and most captivating professions known to mankind. It has roots dating back to the early civilizations and kingdoms, where it was used to establish land ownership through boundary records and to aid in the construction of renowned monuments. Essentially, land surveying plays a critical role in determining land ownership, facilitating land transactions, and is particularly vital to Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) within the civil engineering industry. Moreover, land surveyors uncover and weave a narrative around each project. At CGE, we recognize that surveying forms the cornerstone of every endeavor. Without survey, our work would not be possible. The role of Land Survey Project Manager is essential to our success. We invite you to join us in shaping your story as part of our team!

WHO WE ARE :

Cowan Group Engineering strives to put the client first, and that starts with our team of employees. Our team is highly valued, which you will experience firsthand when beginning a career with CGE. We have a culture focused on communication, integrity, knowledge, optimism, and growth. At CGE, we believe that fostering a supportive and collaborative environment empowers our employees to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

As a rapidly growing local company, we are a general civil engineering and land surveying firm with over fifty employees located in Oklahoma City. Our business culture is guided by innovative thinking, open and honest communication, using resources wisely, involving the customer early in the decision-making process, and investing in staff through training and job enrichment. Our company profile is diversified to meet the challenges of the economy and provide design and management services to our clientele and other engineering firms.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Survey Project Manager works independently with thorough knowledge and skills in all survey techniques, equipment and most importantly the staff. The Survey Project Manager plans and organizes field and office surveying work in support of project work, establishes, and maintains survey records and maps, and provides technical assistance to the other members of staff as necessary.

This position requires an individual who can address clients and tasks with an open, respectful, and positive approach and will :

• Provide leadership and direction to the survey team for project work, fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork.
• Take full ownership of internal and external survey projects, starting from scoping and cost estimation through to final review and reporting. Ensure that projects are well-defined, executed efficiently, and meet client requirements.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of production staff involved in data collection and processing. Oversee their work to ensure timely and accurate production of deliverables.
• Provide support at all stages of the survey process, including field staff training, fieldwork monitoring, report writing, and dissemination of survey findings. Ensure that all technical aspects of the survey are executed effectively.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients. Act as a primary point of contact, addressing client needs, providing updates, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project. Monitor progress and address any issues or challenges that may arise during the project lifecycle.
• Prepare project schedules, assign tasks to team members, and review completed work to ensure quality and adherence to project requirements.
• Collaborate with the clients during the sales cycle. Gather project requirements, contribute to the development of delivery approaches, and assist in preparing project proposals.
• Manage the financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, cost tracking, and resource allocation, to ensure projects remain within established financial parameters.

THE ROLE :

Cowan Group Engineering (CGE) is actively seeking a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join us as a Survey Project Manager. We are seeking a collaborative and team-oriented leader who can cultivate a positive work environment and has a proven track record of successfully completing projects on time and within budget.

This position will report to the Land Survey Team Lead and :

Job Requirements

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate should either have or be able to obtain a valid and active State of Oklahoma Professional Land Surveyor license and other state licensing as applicable. Candidates should possess a minimum of 10 years of combined survey-related experience. A two-year (minimum) degree is required in surveying, geomatics, or a related field is preferred and highly valued alongside the required professional experience and licensing.

The ideal candidate will have :

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. As a CGE team member, you will receive our tremendous benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid holidays, paid time off, life insurance, short / long term disability, etc.), with a great 401(k) match. Plus, we have incredible team outings, family functions and holiday celebrations!

This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.)

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq . This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

CGE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.