Survey Project Manager (PLS)

Job Description

Job Description

GeoSearch is actively seeking a Project Manager to join our client's collaborative team in Boston, MA. This individual will serve a key function in providing services that combine technical knowledge, practical experience, and professional judgment in resolving surveying, mapping, and geospatial challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Assist discipline leadership with the planning, implementation and production of deliverables for land surveying projects
• Oversee and manage staff for specific project assignments
• Supervise field work
• Coordinate and work with staff to prepare and/or modify field work scope, survey data, data reduction, project plans and revisions, and, final survey deliverables based on the analysis of collected data
• Write and/or review drafting and CAD file production, draft survey maps, proposals, written descriptions, and miscellaneous reports
• Assist in planning schedules and developing tasks and project budgets. Prepare progress reports and draft change orders
• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections
• Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, and aerial photographs to assess project needs and assist in project approach
• Assist with office tasks including, but not limited to CAD drafting, data download, deed and map research, and filing
• As necessary, collect field data for preparation of surveys by using surveying equipment and software
• As necessary, assist in recovery of survey control and monumentation, construction layout, obtaining invert and subsurface utility information, and photo documentation of the project area

Qualifications:

• Massachusetts PLS license or ability to obtain licensure
• 5+ years of survey experience in both the field and office
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Carlson software and excellent computer skills
• Experience with proposal preparation and job estimates
• Ability to perform complex boundary analysis and maintain quality control of survey deliverables
• Proven ability to manage multiple staff to meet project deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team with various levels and types of management, staff, co-workers, and clients
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to the field when necessary
• Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing