Project Surveyor I (PLS)

The Mark Thomas Survey Division is growing fast and is adding a licensed Project Surveyor to the team!  The Project Surveyor I collaborates with our talented team of seasoned surveying and engineering staff to deliver public works projects and improve our communities. You will manage project tasks, budgets, staff workload, and schedules while also resolving boundaries, conducting QC on field data, and mentoring junior staff.  Mark Thomas is a great place to grow your Survey career - come join us!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides project oversight with respect to deliverables, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Provides specific direction and instruction to field crews; provides relevant communications to other project staff, subconsultants, and clients.
• Designs field surveys.
• Reviews and reduces all field data.
• Researches and interprets existing recorded property information; resolves issues.
• Performs boundary and Right of Way resolutions.
• Performs field inspections and site walks.
• Performs quality checks on team members CADD mapping work, legal descriptions, and other survey documents.
• Coordinates the review and filing of survey deliverables with the appropriate agency.
• Supervises assigned survey staff members; provides training and mentorship to survey team members.
• Participates in training, mentorship, and industry activities that contribute to the professional development of staff.
• Assists in the preparation of proposal packages and exhibits.
• Acts as a member of the interview team to qualify/disqualify survey candidates; participates in wrap calls and selection of candidates.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PLS in California or PLS in another state with the ability to obtain PLS in California within one year.
• 6-12 years of relevant and progressively responsible survey experience to include boundary resolution experience.
• Possesses appropriate project management skills with respect to deliverables, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of survey drafting software.
• Proficient with survey calculations, principles, terms, and deliverables.
• Knowledge of survey processing software such as Trimble Business Center (TBC).
• Proficient knowledge of survey regulations, laws, and boundary resolution.
• Proficient of field equipment and techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of survey principles and practices.
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and projects.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Mark Thomas offers a fantastic benefits and compensation package to include:

• Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLS, LSIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
• Budgeted time for training and career development
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments

*The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.