Project Surveyor

T. Baker Smith; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned surveying firm in Louisiana is seeking an experienced Project Surveyor. This position involves planning, designing, and directing complex surveying projects. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree, be a licensed professional land surveyor (PLS), and have over 10 years of experience. The Project Surveyor will lead technical tasks, mentor junior staff, and ensure project compliance with standards. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. Full-time commitment and work in varying environments, including outdoor settings, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geomatics/surveying or related field with a minimum of 10 years' experience.
• Ability to read and interpret complex documents.
• Licensed professional land surveyor (PLS).

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and direct surveying projects.
• Lead technical survey efforts on projects.
• Mentor younger surveyors and technicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical software proficiency

Client relations

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in geomatics/surveying or related field

Tools

Computer-aided drafting software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Position Purpose

Position Purpose Plans, designs, and directs surveying projects. This is a technical position involved in non-routine and complex assignments. The Project Surveyor is a licensed professional land surveyor (PLS) that creates, reviews, and certifies survey documents and legal records. Works with the Project Manager to develop project deliverables which are incorporated into the project. The Project Surveyor may begin to handle some project management tasks but will primarily work on technical aspects.

Responsibilities

• Leads technical tasks on projects
• Participates in project planning, including preparation of scope, schedule, and project planning items
• Leads the technical survey effort on projects
• Assembles pertinent reference data before field surveys and prepares field packs
• Directs field data collection
• Visits project site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents
• Mentors and may lead younger surveyors and technicians on technical tasks

• Prepares or modifies maps, land divisions, titles, deeds, monuments, and records
• Assures documents are in accordance with project and applicable standards

• Coordinates with the overall Project Manager and project team, including the client, on tasks
• Attends project, client and public meetings, day or night

• Optimizes the scope, budget, and schedule of the project/task, under the direction of the Project Manager
• Communicates changes in workload, project scope, schedules, and budgets with Project Manager
• Directs and reviews work of project team to assure quality control and compliance with firm standards

Supervisory Responsibilities

Potential supervision of team members, including land survey interns and/or project technicians.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate, handle, maneuver, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard, calculator, and telephone; talk and hear; climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geomatics/surveying or a related field (cartography, computer science, civil engineering, geography and others) or equivalent experience and a surveying license (PLS) (issued by the state) with a minimum of 10 years\' experience
• Ability to relate to clients and people at all levels of the organization and must possess excellent communication and diplomacy skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret most complex documents
• Ability to operate computer, using technical software which includes computer aided drafting and other applications, spreadsheets, and other business software

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate performs responsibilities equally in both a typical office and outdoor environment and is exposed to weather conditions. Associate could be required to ride in a boat. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate. Associate is frequently exposed to the noise, dust, smells, and other environmental factors present in such situations. Nights away from home are required.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, requiring 40+ hours per week. Nights and weekend commitments to the firm, its associates and clients are required.