NV5 · 1 day ago

Geomatics - Utility Locate Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with clients or stakeholders to understand project objectives and requirements.

Develop project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates.

Identify potential challenges and risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Recruit, train, and supervise utility locate teams.

Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members.

Provide guidance and support to team members throughout the project.

Determine the appropriate utility locating methods (e.g., electromagnetic (EM) and which transmitter/receiver, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), or a combination) and tools for data collection (e.g., questionnaires, GPS, total stations, LiDAR, etc.).

Ensure locating and data collection procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently.

Implement quality control measures to maintain data accuracy and consistency.

Review utility locate and survey data for errors and discrepancies and take corrective actions as needed.

Oversee data analysis and interpretation to draw meaningful insights from utility locate and survey results.

Collaborate with data analysts or specialists as necessary.

Prepare comprehensive utility locate reports that present findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Ensure reports are clear, accurate, and meet client or regulatory requirements.

Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Obtain necessary permits and approvals for utility locate projects.

Monitor project budgets and expenditures.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage project finances effectively.

Maintain regular communication with clients or project stakeholders to provide updates and address their concerns.

Address any client requests or changes in project scope.

Maintain organized project documentation, including field notes, data records, and project files.

Stay current with surveying technology and equipment.

Ensure that utility locating tools and software are up to date and functioning properly.

Provide training to utility locate teams as needed, new locate practices are developed, or new equipment becomes available.

Promote and enforce safety procedures to protect the well-being of utility locate and survey team members and the environment.

Qualification

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Utility locatingSurveyingProject managementData analysisReport generationQuality controlSafety complianceBudget managementRegulatory complianceGeospatial technologyGPS proficiencyGround Penetrating Radar (GPR)Electromagnetic (EM) methodsLiDARTotal stationsProfessional certificationTeam management