Professional Land Surveyor

Farnsworth Group Inc; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering and surveying firm that has been a certified Great Place to Work for nine consecutive years. As a Professional Land Surveyor, you will play a critical role in overseeing various survey activities, including boundary and topographical surveys, while managing a collaborative team. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects and contribute to meaningful community developments. With a strong commitment to work-life balance and professional growth, this innovative company fosters an environment where your skills and passions can thrive. If you're ready to make a positive impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

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

Paid Time Off

Wellness / Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Texas.
• Proficient with CAD platforms and surveying technologies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Boundary and Topographical Surveys and Construction Layouts.
• Lead business development and marketing efforts.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and project quality.

Skills

Professional Land Surveying

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Field Note Organization

Construction Plan Reading

Education

Professional Land Surveyor License

Bachelor's Degree in Surveying or Related Field

Tools

Trimble GPS

Robotic Total Station

Data Collectors

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

MicroStation (ORD)

Word

Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last nine years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment to making a positive impact through your work.

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor in one of the below posting locations. In this role, qualified candidates will oversee Boundary and Topographical Surveys, Construction Layouts, Subdivision Plats, Right of Way Plats, Parcel Legal Descriptions & exhibits, and ALTA / ACSM Land Title Surveys.

Posting Location for this role : Frisco, TX

Professional Land Surveyor Duties :

• Responsible for the Survey group's organization, work schedules, resource assignments / needs, equipment maintenance / use, and the efficiency of the group to produce quality work.
• Responsible for overseeing all Survey activities including topographic surveys, preparation of ALTA surveys, plats, legal descriptions, exhibits, right-of-way maps, as-builts, and other deliverables.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to company safety rules and requirements.
• Assists in analyzing needs for annual budgeting (staff, equipment, software, etc.)
• Assists in the development of yearly business plans.
• Assists in the hiring and / or replacement staff specific to the discipline.
• Assists in the training and development of staff.
• Ensures that staff are achieving utilization goals.
• Leads the preparation of SOQs, SOWs, and Fee Proposals.
• Lead Business Development and Marketing efforts in support of the company.
• Lead Meetings and training opportunities with the Team.
• Coordinates with other surveyors for project resources and staff assignments.
• Directs / reviews fieldwork performed for assigned projects.
• Directs / reviews staff in the performance of assigned projects.
• Keeps Principal and manager informed of production status and issues.
• Serves as the Main Point of Contact with clients and sub-consultants.
• Coordinates technical requirements with the project team.
• Manages and reviews the performance of projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Coordinates resources with the project team, as necessary
• Reduce field notes and check reductions and calculations made by others.
• Reviews and Provides Comments / Recommendations to Practice Leader before Final Signatures
• Reviews and Negotiates Contracts while coordinating with Principal & manager
• Monitors accounting items such as Project AR, WIP, and Cost to Complete.
• Reduces field notes and check reductions and calculations made by others.
• Utilizes CAD platforms to manage projects, produce drawings, and provide client deliverables as necessary to hit client deadlines.

Specific Requirements include :

• Licensure : 5+ years as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor with a license in the state of Texas required.
• Proficiency with Trimble GPS, Robotic Total Station and Data Collectors.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, and / or MicroStation (ORD).
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Bluebeam.
• Experience with coordinate geometry, transformations, scale factors, projections, static GPS post-processing and some GIS.
• Experience in applying 3D scanning, aerial mapping, satellite photography, and drone technology to projects.
• Experience performing boundary research
• Familiarity with construction staking.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and possesses strong communication skills.
• Ability to organize field notes.
• Ability to read construction plans.
• Ability to travel if necessary.
• Valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications :

• Drone and Scanner experience a plus.
• Licensed in additional states or ability to become licensed as needed.

About Farnsworth Group

Farnsworth Group is a 135-year-old engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with over 600 talented professionals across a nationwide network of 24 offices. We champion strong working relationships and have been involved in over 24,000 projects in the last decade alone. Our clients range from rural communities to some of the world's largest brands, with our oldest partnerships dating back nearly 100 years. Our forward-thinking focus on people, passion, and performance has earned us top rankings in Architectural Record and Engineering News Record magazine.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For nine consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engage in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation's leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

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
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness / Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company's culture and success.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion :

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us...and let's make a difference, together.

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

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