What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Project Manager - Ohio PLS position at GeoSearch?
We are looking for an experienced Survey Project Manager with an Ohio PLS to join our growing operations. The Survey Project Manager will supervise multiple teams of technical staff, provides a professional review of work products; helps manage office and field workload under the direction of the Regional Operations Manager, and supports the survey department by maintaining projects on schedule and budget.
We are a trusted leader in land surveying, known for delivering high-quality results through cutting-edge technology, meticulous accuracy, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Our team of dedicated professionals works on a wide range of projects, from boundary and topographic surveys to complex energy transmission and distribution layouts.
Responsibilities:
- Provide all types of survey research, computations, review of computer-aided survey drafting of topographic maps and plats, written descriptions of land for deeds, leases, and other legal documents in accordance with local, state, federal, and project requirements.
- Review projects, performs quality assurance, reports progress through completion of each project assigned by the Regional Operations Manager.
- Assist in scheduling field crews and oversight of field procedures and survey vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to perform business development, prepares proposals, and client presentations.
- Coordinate with clients, office staff, and field crews to attain company objectives and goals.
- Provide technical expertise and work with survey staff to establish and maintain procedures and quality standards.
- Responsible for scheduling, performance, and management of multiple survey projects and personnel.
- Monitor and forecast survey workload, staffing, and budgeting.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Geomatics, Land Surveying, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ohio PLS REQUIRED
- 3 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager
- Requires advanced knowledge of local survey laws, surveying principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards, and safety precautions
- Should possess intermediate to advanced skills in survey processing software. Should be proficient in survey software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center
- Advance knowledge of field instrumentation, GPS, and robotic total stations useful, but not required
