What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Surveyor position at GPD Group?
Project Surveyor-Louisville, KY
Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD Group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.
For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing engineering, architecture, and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of almost 700 professionals working in 13 offices, it is our passion for our work and commitment to our purpose that unites us.
GPD is excited to continue expanding our professional surveying services into the Louisville, KY market and is looking to hire a Project Surveyor. GPD Group prides itself on being a forward-thinking company that includes the use of traditional survey paired with newer technologies in UAV and LiDAR. This Project Surveyor will share a passion for innovation, survey expertise and leading the technical effort to deliver on project execution and client satisfaction.
Role Qualifications:
- BS in Land Surveying or equivalent degree that would allow path to licensure.
- Passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) exam.
- 2-4 years’ experience in the Survey industry, primarily in the field.
- Desire and proficiency in working on resolution of centerlines, parcel boundaries and rights of way for design projects.
- General proficiency in AutoCAD or other drafting software (i.e., MicroStation, Inroads, Civil3D) with a desire to expand on this skillset to support design efforts for the Survey team .
- Experience with Laser Scanning and UAS technologies a plus.
- Experience on Kentucky Transportation Cabinet projects a plus.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.
- Thrives in a collaborative project environment and enjoys all forms of communication while working with clients and team members (virtual, in-person, phone).
Key Responsibilities:
- Project work in our Survey group provides the opportunity to interact with multiple stakeholders and in a wide variety of services that encompass our discipline: this includes all practices/market sectors that GPD services: Public Works, Transportation, Roadway, Traffic, etc.
- Strategic Planning and Project Execution includes working with the Project Manager to develop and execute strategic actions aligned with both Survey and GPD Group goals: GPD is looking for a go-getter that is passionate about driving growth and opportunity for the company. They would coordinate with other professional surveyors and project teams to complete project scope and schedule on time and within GPD’s quality standards.
- Technical project work includes all aspects of surveying including (but not limited to) input on field operations, drafting of topographic surveys and resolution of boundaries. It will also encompass preparing surveying documents, reviewing plats and easements, researching past survey maps and deeds.
GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows that they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort in to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering. GPD offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution
- Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
- Vacation & Sick Time
- Professional Development Support
- And much more…
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