Land Surveying Manager

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

A leading firm in land surveying is seeking a Land Surveying Manager in St. Louis, MO. This role involves managing complex projects, ensuring quality deliverables, and significant client interaction. Candidates must have a Professional Land Surveyor's License and experience in AutoCAD and project management. The position supports a hybrid work model and offers various benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor's License required.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree / Land Surveying certificate preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD C3D and Microstation ORD.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day business activities including proposals and project execution.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of project work.
• Produce complete and accurate surveys.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Professional Land Surveyor's License (PLS)

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree / Land Surveying certificate

Tools

AutoCAD C3D

Microstation ORD

Trimble equipment

MS Office

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Land Surveying Manager in the posting location below. In this role you will actively manage day-to-day business activities including proposals, planning, staffing, and project execution for your section. You will be responsible for multiple large, complex projects including cost estimation, work assignments, deadlines, and quality control. This position has significant client contact and financial responsibility.

Posting Location for this role: St. Louis, MO

What You’ll Do

• Prepares and reviews RFQ, SOQ, and cost/fee proposals with clients and internal personnel and determines resource allocation, schedule, and project feasibility.
• Assigns work assignments and utilizes CAD platforms to meet satisfy client deliverables.
• Ensures the quality, accuracy, and completeness of project work according to company policy, industry best practices, state & local statutes, and client requirements.
• Manages personnel functions such as hiring, performance reviews, salary recommendations, staff training, and employee development.
• Analyzes the department's fiscal needs including staffing and equipment; assists in the development of yearly budgets, makes recommendations, and reconciles budgetary funds.
• Helps develop and maintain policies, procedures, and standards for field & office.
• Visits project sites as needed to meet with clients and monitor surveying progress.
• Sets up contracts, monitors budgets, anticipates risk, discusses tendencies with manager.
• Participates in weekly meetings covering workload, schedule, and personnel.
• Serves as the licensed surveyor in charge of assigned projects.
• Participates in business development activities and actively networks with clients and professional associations as needed.
• Produces complete and accurate surveys to aid the company's success.

What You’ll Need

• Professional Land Surveyor's License required (PLS, RLS, LS)
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree / Land Surveying certificate (preferred)
• Ability to develop business and maintain client relationships
• Ability to use AutoCAD C3D, Microstation ORD to review and produce client deliverables.
• Working knowledge of Trimble field equipment and Trimble Business Center.
• Ability to apply current & new technology to develop projects.
• Encourages and supports the company's safety-oriented culture.
• Experience with MS Office products (word & excel).
• Project management and client invoicing experience.
• Ability to operate in a mentor / mentee Team atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid US driver's license & good driving record & ability to travel, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 12+ years surveying experience (4 years as a licensed professional surveyor)
• Desire to sit for Professional Land Surveyor's exam in neighboring states.
• Experienced with Aerial Drone and 3D Point Cloud scanning technology.
• Experienced with surveying control networks, the PLSS system, and QA/QC procedures.
• History of supervising, managing and training field & office technicians.

Featured Benefits And Perks Include

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.