Assistant Survey Project Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Assistant Survey Project Manager to join the Geomatics Department in the New York Metro Region, with options to work out of Valhalla, NY and/or New York, NY offices. You will support management, mentor staff, and oversee survey deliverables across diverse projects.

The candidate will have a strong background in geomatics, field and office surveying, and proficiency with drafting/survey software, aiming to deliver high-quality results for transportation, environmental,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics with 3–4 years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with 4–6 years, or 6+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in both field and office surveying work.
• Experience with drafting programs and survey data processing programs.
• Boundary research, compilations, and determinations.

Responsibilities

• Support management in overseeing projects from start to finish and guide Field Staff, Survey Technicians, and CAD Drafters.
• Collaborate with staff from survey teams across the New York Metro Region.
• Oversee production of survey plans, assist in scheduling field crews, and update project tracking software.
• Perform QA/QC reviews, prepare survey reports, and review survey data.
• Make boundary determinations with guidance from a PLS and mentor new staff.
• Work on diverse survey projects across transportation, environmental, commercial, industrial, institutional, and energy sectors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team leadership

Detail oriented

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics

Associate’s degree

6+ years land surveying experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation InRoads

Leica Infinity

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently searching for an Assistant Survey Project Manager to join our Geomatics Department in the New York Metro Region with options to work out of our Valhalla, NY and/or New York, NY office. Be a part of a growing group of survey professionals working on a wide variety of internal and external projects and help our clients meet their objectives and solve their challenges.

Your Impact

Job Responsibilities

• This is a full-time position performing survey office work in a supporting management role under the guidance of the senior management team helping oversee the completion of projects from start to finish and providing guidance to Field Staff, Survey Technicians, and CAD Drafters.
• Candidates will collaborate with staff from our survey teams throughout the New York Metro Region.
• Candidates will assist in overseeing the production of survey plans and other deliverables, assist with scheduling and setting up field crews, assist in updating project tracking software, perform initial QA/QC reviews of work performed by Survey Technicians and CAD drafters, prepare survey reports, process and review survey data, make boundary placement determinations and adjustments to survey control with the guidance and approval by a PLS, and assist in mentoring and educating new staff.
• Candidates can expect to work on a wide variety of survey projects in different sectors such as transportation, environmental, commercial, industrial, institutional, and energy projects.
• Candidates will utilize a variety of drafting programs, survey data processing programs, project tracking programs, Microsoft office products, and other types of software on a daily basis.
• Candidates will interact with clients by email, phone, or during meetings on a regular basis and need to represent WSP in a positive and professional manner.
• Candidates may be asked to perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics (Land Surveying Related Fields) with 3 to 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree with 4-6 years of relevant experience, or 6+ years of land surveying experience in lieu of a degree.
• Prior experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of survey work.
• Posses experience or training in the use of drafting programs and survey data processing programs
• Prior experience with performing boundary research, compilations, and determinations,
• Prior experience processing and adjusting survey control,
• Possess a willingness to both learn and teach others,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must be detail oriented, organized and responsive,
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, or leading a team to complete office tasks related to land surveying.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Possess LSIT or CST certifications with the goal of becoming a PLS
• Possess knowledge or training in the use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation InRoads, Leica Infinity, and Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Possess survey experience in both the field and office performing a variety of different types of survey work is a plus, especially in the greater New York City area and with the various public agencies that operate in this region.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $75,600 - $129,800

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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