What are the responsibilities and job description for the Survey Manager position at LJA Logo 2023?
Title: Survey Manager
Division: Survey LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.
General Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supervision of business and project operations in the Houston Survey department. Responsible for the supervision of budget, client relations and business development. Directly supervises the daily activities of the Houston Survey department, including project time and cost estimates. Responsible for overseeing manpower and project projections.
- Business Responsibilities:
- Establish annual business plan with the President and Vice President
- Establish office objectives
- Collaborate with PM’s
- Establish group plan
- Balance staffing and workload
- Prioritize long-term resources
- Organize project team
- Achieve financial objectives
- Analyze team and group financial performance
- Initiate corrective actions
- Report results to management
Typical Responsibilities:
- Manage and lead team working on project scope
- Establish project plan and objectives
- Collaborate with Project Managers to help them determine timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedule
- Assist with developing project proposals as needed
- Maintain executive level client relationships
- Respond to project inquiries
- Serve as liaison between client and project team members
- Research project information
- Utilize AutoCAD and other related software packages as needed
- Communicate with other survey staff
- Provide guidance to team members
- Maintain project budget and schedule, report results to management
- Ensure product quality and reputation
- Contribute to team effort
- Achieve group performance objectives
- Assist with business development/marketing support and presentations
- Proactively build and maintain relationships with current and future clients
- Ensure group performance
- Supervise, coach, counsel, and mentor team members
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge
- Accomplish related results as needed
- Promote internal communication
Required Education/Licenses:
- PLS License
Required Experience:
- 15 years’ experience in the industry
- 5 years project management experience
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships
