Managing Land Surveyor

WHB Engineers; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary

Company paid medical and dental insurance

Vacation

401(k) plan

Job summary

A Civil Engineering and Construction Management firm is seeking a Managing Surveyor in San Mateo. This role requires a California Registered Land Surveyor with a minimum of 12 years' experience. Responsibilities include managing projects and office staff, preparing various surveying documents, and ensuring quality assurance. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and strong technical abilities, with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D. A competitive salary and benefits are offered, with a salary range of $150,000 to $167,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of demonstrated surveying and project management experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to manage projects and staff.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and estimates for work.
• Direct preparation of maps and surveys using Civil 3D.
• Manage office staff and field crews.
• Ensure quality control and maintain budgets.

Skills

Excellent surveying math skills

AutoCAD Civil3D proficiency

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Education

California Land Surveyor License

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Who We Are

WHB Engineers is a well-established and growing Civil Engineering and Construction Management firm with offices in San Diego, San Mateo, Dublin, Pleasant Hill and Chico, California. Our firm provides a full array of engineering, public works design and construction and project management services. Our staff works on a broad array of challenging and interesting public and private projects. A career with us is an excellent opportunity to work with some of the best construction managers and civil engineers. We are seeking an experienced and licensed Land Surveyor (LS) for the position of Managing Surveyor based out of our San Mateo office.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a California Registered Land Surveyor candidate, with a minimum of 12 years' experience. The Managing Surveyor position is for a seasoned field and office Surveyor ready to manage projects along with the field and office staff. This position is based in our San Mateo office and offers a potential hybrid schedule, allowing work time to be split between the office and home upon management approval.

The ideal candidate for this position is looking to transition into a leadership role to run the survey department. They are able to work independently with minimum supervision, have sound technical skills, are team oriented, personable, and possess a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the business. They are a well-organized and versatile individual with excellent writing and verbal communication skills and is experienced in the various aspects of surveying.

Key Expectations

• Clear, concise, and grammatically correct oral and written communications
• Excellent surveying math skills such as coordinate geometry and trigonometry
• Skill with AutoCAD Civil3D
• An attention to detail and error checking habits
• Professional demeanor and appearance

Responsibilities

Project:

• Contracts: Prepare proposals and estimate work, review contract language, prepare subconsultant agreements
• Survey and Mapping: Prepare/direct preparation of Tentative and Final Maps, ALTA Survey Plats, Records of Survey and Corner Records, Legal Descriptions and Plats, Topographic and boundary surveys, and various other exhibits in AutoCAD Civil 3D from field data, record maps, and deeds
• Quality control and quality assurance
• Manage office staff and field crews
• Maintain schedules and budgets
• Review billings

Assist the Management Team with:

• Business development - Public/private sectors, marketing and winning work, maintaining sales target
• Client care
• Profitability
• AR
• Billings
• Risk management
• Employee mentoring/support, training, and evaluations
• Departmental leadership
• Assist with hiring, retention, and performance improvement
• Other administrative items including time sheet review, company standards and procedures, etc.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of demonstrated surveying and project management experience
• California Land Surveyor License
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills including an ability to interact professionally and knowledgeably with clients

We offer a generous salary and benefits package that includes company paid medical and dental insurance, vacation and a 401(k). The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $167,000, depending upon experience. Only qualified candidates that meet our requirements will be contacted. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please, no inquiries from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

Thank you for your interest in WHB Engineers!