Survey Manager

Requisition ID: 145523 

Job Level: Mid Level 

Home District/Group: Central District 

Department: Project Engineering 

Market: Transportation 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Location: 
Memphis, TN 

Position Overview:
As a Survey Manager you will play an integral role in establishing and maintaining methods for a safe, accurate and efficient Survey Department. 

You will have responsibilities over contractual requirements, design model review and field survey operations. 

Primary Responsibility:
As a Survey Manager you will play a large role in the success and accuracy of our projects. You will have responsibilities over contractual requirements, design model review and field survey operations. The Survey Manager should plan to spend 30% of his/her time in the field observing and instructing the survey operations.

Duties include:  
Contractual Requirements:
Includes knowing the PLS requirements for the project, what specific surveys are required for the design, as-built, monumentation and layout.

Design Model Review:
•    Conducted to ensure the accuracy of the files prior to being used for survey field calculations. Coordinate with the designer the file types required for survey operations. 
•    Establish regular meetings with the designer to review and plan for design survey requests and design model file progression.

Field Survey Operations:
•    Staffing of the survey department along with personnel and equipment schedules. 
•    Establish a project survey plan and outline specific field and office procedures. 
•    Oversee the operation with periodic reviews of record keeping, field procedures and survey audits to ensure that all work is performed in an efficient and professional manner. 
•    Maintain the official set of plans for the survey department. 
•    Provide weekly staff training sessions to ensure a competent and qualified staff.

Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s degree is preferred 
•    Minimum of five (5) to ten (10) years’ experience in Construction Survey, Dimensional Control, Industrial Measurement, or a related field is required
•    Must be able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to perform calculations (area, volume, circumference, proportion, percentage)
•    Dynamic thinker with the desire to lead, motivate and mentor teams
•    Self-starter with the ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity
•    Proficient computer knowledge including Microsoft Suite
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Strong work ethic with the ability to work individually and as a team
•    Committed to working safe and getting the job done right the first time
•    Ability to travel and relocate as required

Working Conditions:
•    Will manage a diverse workload; must be able to handle stress and immediate deadlines
•    Must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management
•    Possible travel throughout the U.S. and internationally
•    Occasionally lift and move objects up to 30 pounds
•    Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours and occasional irregular hours 

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.