Assistant Manager, Surveying

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Board; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is seeking a leader for the Land Survey Group to oversee boundary and topographic surveying efforts on airport projects. You will manage a team on-site, develop project plans, and ensure compliance with professional survey standards.

Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, architecture, and consultants is essential. The role requires on-site presence at the airport, with oversight of resource planning, GIS data development, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of survey experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Survey Group for boundary and topographic projects and coordinate with multiple Airport Departments, consultants and contractors.
• Develop schedules, programs, and budgets for survey projects and manage resources.
• Monitor quality, cost containment, timeliness, and compliance with standards.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and discipline subordinate staff and maintain strong cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

Supervisory experience

GIS data

Project planning

Cost estimation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

GIS software

Survey equipment

GPS

Job description

Job Overview

General summary Under general supervision of the Assistant Vice President, Code, Construction & Survey, manages and oversees the operation of the Design, Code & Construction’s Land Survey Group. Plans, programs and directs the efforts of the Survey Group in the preparation of boundary surveys, topographic surveys and other surveys as required by the Airport in compliance with Standards outlined by the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyors. Develops and maintains schedules and budgets or assigned survey projects including resource management, planning, and implementation. Reviews and makes recommendations relative to survey issues to associated Airport Departments, consultants and contractors. Oversight may be exercised over consultants. Provides documentation as required for administration and execution of survey projects. Work assignments are performed independently.

What you will be doing

This role is a people leader role which requires a consistent physical on-site presence to effectively coach teams, build the culture, and ensure strong cross-functional alignment. Physical on-site presence at the DFW Airport is required. Plans, programs, and directs the efforts of the Survey Group for assigned projects to provide Boundary, topographic and other survey information to multiple Airport Departments, engineering and architectural staff and consultants. Develops and interprets organizational policy and practice related to land survey. Monitors developments in new technology; evaluates and authorizes the purchase of new equipment and supplies for land survey operations. Establish and maintain a horizontal and vertical control network throughout the Airport Property. Develops GIS data from aerial photogrammetric records, global positioning system, and standard survey sources; develops methodologies for the efficient uploading of new GIS data into the Airport database. Interacts with airport tenants, FAA, local, state, and federal agencies and other public agencies involved in airport development projects. Manages project quality control, cost containment, timeliness and environmental compliance. Hires, trains, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate staff.

What you need

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Five (5) years of survey experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and accepted practices of professional land survey.
• Knowledge of the standard land survey reference sources.
• Knowledge of land survey technology and the ability to evaluate related equipment.
• Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data collection and processing.
• Skill in preparing detailed cost estimates and specifications for new equipment purchases.
• Ability to perform computations, analyses, and studies and to compile survey data and present appropriate conclusions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.

Special requirement

Registered or be able to obtain a Professional Land Surveyor license in the state of Texas within two years of employment. Effort Works in an office environment and at construction sites. Sits for prolonged periods of time. Uses keyboard devices and a computer monitor. Performs mathematical calculations. Uses substantial reasoning in problem-solving. Exchanges information by telephone, in writing and in person. Drives to locations on and off Airport property.

About Us

We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We are recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees. Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of over 2,100 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We are looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be. Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose. We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport-one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We're recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence, and talented employees. Our success is made possible through the diverse talents of nearly 2,000 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connecting our community to the world. We're looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be. Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.