Florida Professional Surveyor — Office Operations Lead

GPI Geospatial, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GPI Geospatial, Inc. seeks a Professional Surveyor (Operations Manager) to lead the regional office's day-to-day operations in Florida.

You will coordinate survey production, staffing, scheduling, and equipment, ensuring quality and on-time deliverables while adhering to client and regulatory standards. Reporting to the Operations Director(s) and collaborating with the Branch Manager, you will manage budgets, oversee field and office staff, and maintain client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of licensure and experience involving public and private clients within the transportation, construction engineering, and inspection industries.
• Familiarity with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) forms and policies preferred.
• Experience with cost-plus, fixed-fee, lump-sum, and timecard-based billing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with Deltek VantagePoint preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assign staff to projects based on availability, skills, experience, location, and project priority.
• Support staff development, recruitment, and training initiatives.
• Coordinate with the Resource Manager on field crew staffing.
• Facilitate production to ensure quality deliverables, effective coordination with field crews, and sound data management practices.
• Ensure appropriate workload distribution to meet project schedules and deadlines.
• Track and report project budgets and profitability.
• Perform quality control reviews, including field data calculations and compliance checks.
• Maintain knowledge of state DOT surveying standards and procedures.
• Oversee surveying equipment and software implementation.
• Resolve boundary and right-of-way issues as required.
• Enforce GPI/GPI Geospatial field safety procedures.
• Distribute and enforce client guidelines, jurisdictional requirements, and project-specific standards.
• Manage client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Support business development efforts, including preparing proposals and responding to RFPs.
• Open projects in accordance with company documentation and procedures.
• Prepare reports, draft and final invoices for public and private clients, including: State, county, and local agencies
• Private companies and individuals
• Assist staff with timesheets, expense reports, and administrative needs.
• Maintain and update electronic project files.
• Ensure strict adherence to project deadlines.
• Perform other administrative duties as needed to support office operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Professional Surveyor and Mapper license (Florida)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

GPI Geospatial, Inc. seeks a Professional Surveyor (Operations Manager) to lead the regional office's day-to-day operations in Florida.

You will coordinate survey production, staffing, scheduling, and equipment, ensuring quality and on-time deliverables while adhering to client and regulatory standards. Reporting to the Operations Director(s) and collaborating with the Branch Manager, you will manage budgets, oversee field and office staff, and maintain client relationships.