Professional Land Surveyor

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Frisco (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Professional Land Surveyor, where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in overseeing boundary and topographic surveys, ensuring quality and efficiency in all deliverables. You'll engage in business development and client relations, driving projects from conception to completion. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, this company fosters a collaborative environment where your skills will be valued and your career can flourish. If you're passionate about making a difference and seeking a supportive workplace, this opportunity 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

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble GPS essential.
• Strong communication and project management skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Boundary and Topographical Surveys and Construction Layouts.
• Lead business development and marketing efforts.
• Coordinate with clients and manage project performance.

Skills

Land Surveying

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Texas

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Trimble GPS

Robotic Total Station

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

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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.
  
  

Project Manager Duties

• 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.
• OSHA 30-hour Certification 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
• Mentoring Program
• 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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