RaganSmith · 22 hours ago
Survey Office Practice Leader
RaganSmith, a Pape-Dawson company, is seeking a full-time Survey Office Practice Leader based in their Chattanooga office. This role is responsible for overseeing the planning and directing of a land surveying or geospatial practice, providing technical oversight of staff, and leading proposal preparation for the practice area.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Maintain strong client relationships and actively participate in business development
Limited project management
Oversee performance of office practice through profitability, budget control, AR/unbilled, WIP, etc
Develop annual business plan projections
Maintain metrics and performance for the practice against the business plan
Coordinate with other practice leaders in managing work between practice areas
Manage staff capacity, utilization, and projections
Evaluate hiring needs and hire top-tier talent
Oversee QA/QC program in the practice
Mentor staff within the practice
Establish and maintain an effective system of communications throughout the practice
Delegate authority to the Project Managers and ensure effective performance of all assigned functions
Maintain professionalism, morale, and equity within the practice through example
Have an active role in building community relationships
Additional related duties as needed
Qualification
Required
15+ years of related experience
Bachelor's or Associate degree
5+ years of managerial experience within land surveying
Expert knowledge in the practice area
Apply a broad knowledge of surveying principles and geomatics expertise to solve complex problems
Effective internal and external communication skills
Will be a member of one or more professional groups and often will have an active role in building relationships within the community
Professional Land Surveyor license in Tennessee, or ability to achieve
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability coverage
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching
Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week
Annual salary review and bonus
Tuition and gym reimbursements
Parental leave
Flexible work environment
Focus on work-life balance