Assistant Manager Geodetic Engineering

SM Development Corporation; Davao City; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Development Corporation in the Philippines seeks a seasoned Geodetic Engineer to lead surveying activities for land development projects. The role requires supervising reconnaissance, topographic surveys, and layout planning in line with masterplans while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with contractors, government agencies, and project teams, mentor survey staff, manage equipment usage, and prepare progress reports to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering from a reputable college or university.
• Must be a Licensed Geodetic Engineer.
• Must have at least 5 years of relevant work experience in surveying, land development, construction, or real estate projects.
• Preferably with at least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises reconnaissance, relocation, and topographic surveys for land acquisition and project development.
• Oversees layout of road networks, housing units, utilities, and project facilities.
• Conducts and verifies survey computations, plans, reports, and documentation.
• Supervises layout of Meralco pole locations, drainage systems, and utility infrastructure.
• Oversees boreholes and test pits for geotechnical investigations.
• Coordinates with contractors, consultants, government agencies, and stakeholders regarding survey requirements.
• Ensures compliance with surveying standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Monitors survey schedules, manpower deployment, and equipment utilization.
• Reviews survey outputs and identifies potential issues for project implementation.
• Mentors survey personnel to improve productivity and competency.
• Maintains survey instruments and equipment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coordination & stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Project supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering

Tools

Total Station

GPS/GNSS

Digital Levels

Drone/UAV Survey Equipment

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS Software

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervises and coordinates reconnaissance, relocation, and topographic surveys for land acquisition and project development.

2. Oversees the layout of road networks, housing units, utilities, and project facilities in accordance with approved plans and masterplans.

3. Conducts and verifies survey computations, plans, reports, and technical documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.

4. Supervises the layout of Meralco pole locations, drainage systems, and other utility infrastructure requirements.

5. Oversees the layout of boreholes and test pits for geotechnical and soil investigation activities.

6. Assists in project planning and provides survey-related recommendations and technical solutions to project teams.

7. Coordinates with contractors, consultants, government agencies, and other stakeholders regarding survey requirements and project implementation.

8. Ensures compliance with applicable surveying standards, regulations, and company policies.

9. Monitors survey schedules, manpower deployment, and equipment utilization to support project timelines.

10. Reviews survey outputs and identifies potential issues affecting project implementation and development.

11. Assists in mentoring and developing survey personnel to improve productivity and technical competency.

12. Ensures proper maintenance, calibration, and safekeeping of survey instruments and equipment.

13. Prepares and submits progress reports, accomplishment reports, and other survey-related documentation required by management.

14. Performs special survey works and other duties that may be assigned by management.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering from a reputable college or university.

2. Must be a Licensed Geodetic Engineer.

3. Must have at least 5 years of relevant work experience in surveying, land development, construction, or real estate projects.

4. Preferably with at least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.

5. Knowledgeable in reconnaissance, relocation, topographic, parcellary, and construction surveys.

6. Proficient in the operation of survey instruments such as Total Station, GPS/GNSS, Digital Levels, and Drone/UAV Survey Equipment.

7. Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS Software, and other survey-related applications.

8. Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills.

9. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

10. Effective communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

11. Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure.

12. Detail-oriented, results-driven, and capable of working with minimal supervision.

13. Must possess acceptable oral and written communication skills.

14. Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

15. Experience in horizontal and vertical real estate development projects is an advantage.