Survey Project Manager

Description

The Survey Project Manager II is responsible for managing land surveying projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with client and regulatory requirements. This role requires a North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (NCPLS) license and 5 years of project management experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to effectively manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and client relationships. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and lead projects through the full cycle from proposal to delivery
• Interact with customers to understand business requirements and the project team to determine project scope, budget estimates, schedule, and deliverables
• Ensure accuracy and delivery of plans and proposals
• Coordinate and be available to travel frequently to client locations for onsite kickoff, progress, and deliverable meetings
• Setup new projects and develop project work plans and determine resource requirements
• Coordinate and organize teams and tasks to ensure projects remain on task
• Supervise project team in application design, development, testing and deployment
• Determine Project Scope, Fees, and budgets
• Monitor and control project expenses within allotted budget
• Provide regular weekly updates to clients
• Oversee risk management, change control and quality control/assurance activities
• Invoice assigned projects and provide projections to company leadership and Practice Area Lead
• Respond to customer inquiries professionally and promptly
• Upload and download field crew survey data and process through Carlson and/or Civil3D CAD programs for base mapping
• Oversee CAD mapping of survey projects from initial project planning to final deliveries to clients. Occasional CAD mapping of projects from initial planning to final delivery
• Implement WithersRavenel standards for survey production, CAD templates and quality control checklists and procedures
• Provide mentorship and training for field and office teams
• Assist Practice Area Lead in project planning, estimating, scheduling, equipment, and supply inventories

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of Geomatics, with a strong foundation in land surveying principles and practices.
• At least 5 years of experience in consulting and project leadership, managing survey projects from initiation to completion. 
• North Carolina Professional Land Surveyor (NCPLS) license required. 
• Proven leadership experience, including performance management, team development, and mentorship. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to clients, stakeholders, and team members. 
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects independently. 
• In-depth knowledge of land surveying data collection methods and software, including GPS, total stations, LiDAR, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Trimble Business Center.

Working Conditions

The assignment may require infrequent evening/weekend work and job site visits outdoors. Candidates should enjoy working in collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.   This is a hybrid position with the expectation to be in the office 4 days per week.

Physical Requirements

The assignment may occasionally require repetitive physical tasks (such as operating a computer), standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, extended periods of viewing computer screens and carrying equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.

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