Senior Manager Geodetic Engineering

SM Development Corporation; Pasay; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Development Corporation in Metro Manila Pasay seeks a Senior Geodetic Engineer to lead land surveying, layout, and development surveys for multiple projects. You will oversee reconnaissance, layout, and verification of road networks, boundaries, utilities, and housing units in line with masterplans.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering, a Licensed Geodetic Engineer, and at least 10 years in surveying with 5 years in management.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering from a reputable institution.
• Must be a Licensed Geodetic Engineer.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in surveying, land development, real estate, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience leading survey operations and technical teams.
• Extensive knowledge of land surveying principles, geodetic engineering practices, and land development processes.
• Proficiency with survey instruments and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Leads reconnaissance, relocation, topographic, parcellary, and as-built surveys for land acquisition and project development.
• Reviews and approves survey plans, reports, computations, and outputs for accuracy and compliance.
• Directs layout and verification of road networks, property boundaries, utilities, facilities, and housing units.
• Oversees layout of infrastructure requirements including Meralco pole locations and drainage systems.
• Supervises layout of boreholes, test pits, and geotechnical investigation points.
• Provides technical recommendations on land development and site conditions.
• Coordinates with government agencies, contractors, consultants, utilities, and management teams.
• Ensures compliance with DENR, LRA, LGU, and other regulatory requirements.
• Manages survey schedules, manpower, equipment, and budget across multiple projects.
• Reviews project risks and challenges and recommends corrective actions.
• Leads and mentors survey personnel to improve competencies and productivity.
• Evaluates emerging surveying technologies and practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitors progress and submits reports to management.
• Ensures proper maintenance and calibration of survey instruments and equipment.
• Performs other duties and strategic initiatives as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

People management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Time management

Negotiation

Multitasking

Resilience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering

Licensed Geodetic Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS applications

Total Station

GNSS/GPS

Drones/UAVs

Microsoft Office

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leads and oversees reconnaissance, relocation, topographic, parcellary, and as-built surveys for land acquisition and project development.

2. Reviews and approves survey plans, technical reports, computations, and survey outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and standards.

3. Directs the layout and verification of road networks, property boundaries, utilities, facilities, and housing units in accordance with approved masterplans and development plans.

4. Oversees the layout of Meralco pole locations, drainage systems, utilities, and other project infrastructure requirements.

5. Supervises the layout of boreholes, test pits, and other geotechnical investigation points required for project planning and engineering studies.

6. Provides technical recommendations regarding land development, site conditions, boundary issues, and survey-related concerns.

7. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, consultants, utility providers, and project management teams.

8. Ensures compliance with DENR, LRA, LGU, and other regulatory requirements related to surveying and land development activities.

9. Manages survey schedules, manpower allocation, equipment utilization, and budget requirements to support multiple projects.

10. Reviews and evaluates project risks, survey challenges, and technical issues, and recommends appropriate corrective actions.

11. Leads, mentors, and develops survey personnel to improve technical competencies, productivity, and professional growth.

12. Evaluates emerging survey technologies, software, equipment, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.

13. Monitors project progress and submits regular reports, analyses, and updates to management.

14. Ensures proper maintenance, calibration, and utilization of survey instruments and equipment.

15. Performs other duties, special assignments, and strategic initiatives as 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 10 years of relevant work experience in surveying, land development, real estate, infrastructure, or construction projects.

4. Must have at least 5 years of managerial experience leading survey operations and technical teams.

5. Extensive knowledge of land surveying principles, geodetic engineering practices, and land development processes.

6. Proficient in the use of survey instruments such as Total Station, GNSS/GPS equipment, Digital Levels, Drones/UAVs, and related technologies.

7. Knowledgeable in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS applications, and other survey-related software.

8. Strong leadership, project management, and people management skills.

9. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

10. Strong coordination, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

11. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

12. Able to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure.

13. Results-oriented, highly organized, and capable of driving operational excellence.

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

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