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WSP in the U.S. · 1 hour ago

Survey Project Manager

Valhalla, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $169K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm looking for a Survey Project Manager to join their Land Surveying and Geospatial Team. The role involves overseeing survey projects, managing field and office staff, and ensuring client objectives are met through effective communication and coordination.

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Hiring Manager

Merianne G.

Responsibilities

Candidates will primarily work with the survey teams out of either our Valhalla NY or Lawrenceville NJ offices

Candidates will oversee the production of survey plans and other deliverables, schedule and set up field crews, update and maintain project tracking software, perform QA/QC reviews of work performed by staff, manage equipment and supplies, prepare survey reports, process and review survey data, and make boundary determinations and adjustments to survey control with the guidance and approval of a PLS

Candidates will prepare estimates and proposals, participate in business development, and be responsible for billing and account receivables for project under their name

Candidates will participate in recruitment and mentor and educate new staff

Candidates will work with other departments within WSP as well as external subconsultants to meet project needs

Candidates will help develop and implement company policies, procedures, and standards

Candidates can expect to work on a wide variety of survey projects in different sectors such as commercial, transportation, environmental, industrial, and energy projects

Candidates will utilize a variety of drafting programs, survey data processing programs, project management programs, Microsoft office products, and other types of software on a daily basis

Candidates will frequently interact with clients by email, phone, or during meetings on a regular basis and need to represent WSP in a positive and professional manner

Candidates may be asked to perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Qualification

Geomatics degreeLand surveying experienceSurvey data processingProject managementDrafting programsBoundary researchClient communicationLeadership skillsSafety complianceWillingness to learnBusiness developmentProposal preparationClient baseMicrosoft OfficeAutoCAD Civil 3DMicrostation InRoadsLeica InfinityTeam collaborationDetail orientedOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics (Land Surveying Related Fields) with 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or 10+ years of land surveying experience in lieu of a degree

Proven track record of good leadership, team building, and collaboration skills

Prior experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of survey work

Prior experience with managing and maintaining schedules, budgets, staff, and equipment

Prior experience with drafting programs and survey data processing programs

Prior experience with performing boundary research, compilations, and determinations

Prior experience processing and adjusting survey control

Possess substantial knowledge of land survey principles, practices, process, methods, and techniques

Possess a willingness to both learn and teach others

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must be detail oriented, organized and responsive

Ability to work independently, as part of a team, or leading a team to complete tasks related to land surveying

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred

Licensed as a PLS (license in NY and/or NJ a plus), Possess LSIT or CST certifications with the goal of becoming a PLS

Possess knowledge or training in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation InRoads, Leica Infinity, and Microsoft Office Word and Excel

Possess survey experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of survey work (experience in the greater New York City Area and with the various public agencies that operate in this region is a plus)

Possesses experience preparing estimates and proposals, participating in business development, and being responsible for billing and account receivables for projects under their name

Possess existing client base