Project Surveyor at T. Baker Smith

DescriptionProject SurveyorPosition PurposePlans designs and directs surveying projects. This is a technical position involved in non-routine and complex assignments. The Project Surveyor is a licensed professional land surveyor (PLS) that creates reviews and certifies survey documents and legal records. Works with the Project Manager to develop project deliverables which are incorporated into the project. The Project Surveyor may begin to handle some project management tasks but will primarily work on technical aspects.Essential FunctionsLeads technical tasks on projectsParticipates in project planning including preparation of scope schedule and project planning items.Leads the technical survey effort on projects.Assembles pertinent reference data before field surveys and prepares field packs.Directs field data collection.Visits project site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents.Mentors and may lead younger surveyors and technicians on technical tasks.Develops project deliverablesPrepares or modifies maps land divisions titles deeds monuments and records.Assure documents are in accordance with project and applicable standards.Collaborates with project team membersCoordinates with the overall Project Manager and project team including the client on tasks.Attends project client and public meetings day or night.Task quality schedule and budget adherenceOptimizes the scope budget and schedule of the project/task under the direction of the Project Manager.Communicates changes in workload project scope schedules and budgets with Project Manager.Directs and reviews work of project team to assure quality control and compliance with firm standards.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesPotential supervision of team members including land survey interns and/or project technicians.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job the associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate handle maneuver and manipulate objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard calculator and telephone; talk and hear; climb stairs balance stoop kneel and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close distance color and peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus.Minimum RequirementsBachelors degree in geomatics/surveying or a related field (cartography computer science civil engineering geography and others) or equivalent experience and a surveying license (PLS) (issued by the state) with a minimum of 10 years experience.Ability to relate to clients and people at all levels of the organization and must possess excellent communication and diplomacy skills.Ability to read analyze and interpret most complex documents.Ability to operate computer using technical software which includes computer aided drafting and other applications spreadsheets and other business software.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job the associate performs responsibilities equally in both a typical office and outdoor environment and is exposed to weather conditions. Associate could be required to ride in a boat. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate. Associate is frequently exposed to the noise dust smells and other environmental factors present in such situations. Nights away from home are required.Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. Nights and weekend commitments to the firm its associates and clients are required. Key Skills Abinitio,Maitre,Heavy Machinery,Environmental Science,Facility Management,Application Support Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1