Project Manager (PS), Survey - Fort Smith, AR

Halff Associates, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) + ESOP

Paid time off

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Survey Project Manager in Northwest Arkansas to lead and oversee a range of survey projects from scope through delivery. You will manage design and plan production, supervise field crews, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate results.

The role emphasizes strong communication, mentoring of technicians, and development of proposals, with opportunities to engage with ARDOT and other public works projects in the region.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of demonstrated management experience in the Survey industry.
• PS in Arkansas preferred or could become licensed in Arkansas within a year.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale land survey projects, including overseeing field crews and multiple survey technicians and other registered surveyors.
• Boundary and Right of Way resolution.
• Preparation of proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external clients for concise, clear deliverables.
• Ability to mentor and develop Survey Technicians and field crews.
• Experience with ARDOT, Public Works, Energy, Water & Wastewater, and/or Land Development projects is ideal.
• Hands-on experience with municipalities in the Northwest Arkansas market.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide variety of projects for the Survey practice.
• Oversee design and plan production and supervise clients and staff.
• Develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules and collaborate with clients.
• Report on project progress and budgets.
• Lead business development activities and assist proposals.
• Mentor and develop Survey Technicians and field crews.
• Coordinate workshare opportunities with practices and offices.
• Ensure adherence to guidelines and quality outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Team supervision

Budgeting

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Professional Surveyor (PS) license in Arkansas

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

Job description

What you will do:

• This role will be responsible for managing and overseeing a wide variety of projects for the Survey practice.
• This position requires strong design and project management experience and knowledge of working with local entities.
• Manage design and plan production as well as manage clients and supervise technical staff through workshare opportunities with various practices and offices at Halff.
• This position shall value and be active in professional organizations that benefit the Survey Industry.
• Develop a network of municipal clients and teaming partners.
• Develop and manage project scope, personnel, budgets, schedules and collaborate with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee project's financial health, report issues, and come up with solutions.
• Provide support to business development efforts to guide and lead each phase of the process in preparation of proposals, while emphasizing quality outcomes.
• Exceptional ability to lead by example in a professional, productive and established work environment.
• Assist with the operational flow for a survey team to collaboratively prioritize projects of all sizes and levels of complexities.
• Report on project progress and budgets.
• Work with the Survey Team Leader and Operations Managers in business development activities.

What you will need:

• 1-2+ years of demonstrated management experience in the Survey industry.
• PS in the state of Arkansas, preferred, or could become licensed in Arkansas within a year.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale, land survey projects, including overseeing field crews and multiple survey technicians and other registered surveyors.
• Boundary and Right of Way resolution.
• Preparation of proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external clients for the purpose of being concise, clear, and conveying details for project deliverables in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to work autonomously, mentor and professionally develop Survey Technicians and field crew members.
• Exceptional ability and practical experience to successfully manage projects, including developing scope of work, schedule and fee while adhering to established guidelines.
• Technical understanding and proficiencies with Trimble Business Center and Civil 3D.
• Experience with ARDOT, Public Works, Energy, Water & Wastewater, and/or Land Development projects, is ideal.
• Hands-on experience with various municipalities in the Northwest Arkansas market.

The Halff Survey/Geospatial Solutions Advantage

• Highly qualified staff with land surveying and remote-sensing experience.
• Full array of surveying and mapping services using the most current national, state, local and ALTA/ACSM standards.
• Investment in advanced equipment, software and technologies.
• Culture of innovation, reliability, and consistency.
• 17 survey teams with 38 field crews.

Halff's Survey/Geospatial Solutions Services

• Abstract research
• Bathymetry/hydrography
• Boundary/easements
• Broadband/fiber mapping
• Construction/volume calculations
• Design surveys
• Mobile lidar
• Scan-to-BIM/terrestrial lidar
• Survey control
• Tree surveys
• Topographic mapping
• Unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
• Utility mapping

Company Overview:

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed -- and purposed -- for people. Since 1950, we've creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here.

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia.For a full list of our location, click here.

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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