Senior Project Manager – Survey Department

Adobe-Associate; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Office events

Limited remote work

Job summary

Adobe Associates, Inc. in Sonoma County seeks an experienced Land Surveyor to join our team. The candidate will lead boundary, ALTA, topographic surveying, and construction staking projects while mentoring field crews and coordinating with agencies.

Requirements include California licensure (or active pursuit), 5+ years of management and field experience, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and drone/UAS operation. Occasional remote work is available; strong client communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed in California as a Professional Land Surveyor or actively pursuing licensure.
• 5+ years of management experience, including supervising multiple crews.
• Proficient in boundary, ALTA/ACSM, topographic surveys and construction staking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Records of Survey, LLA’s, and Certificates of Compliance.
• Prepare proposals and service agreements for clients.
• Perform field work when needed and manage field crew schedules.
• Coordinate with agencies and prepare survey reports.
• Maintain accurate records and stay up to date with surveying standards.

Skills

Topographic surveying

Construction staking

Client coordination

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (CA)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Drone/UAS (107)

Survey equipment & field procedures

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Adobe Associates, Inc. is a prominent civil engineering and land surveying firm located in the heart of Sonoma County. Our company has been surveying in the Northbay region for over 44 years, and we are looking for an experienced land surveyor to join our team. Help us provide quality surveying services for our clients! The ideal candidate will have land surveying experience (5+ years & management experience strongly preferred), and be proficient in all aspects of land surveying, including boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, ALTA/ACSM surveys, legal descriptions and more. The candidate will also be responsible for preparing and submitting survey reports and working with clients to meet their needs.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing Records of Survey, LLA’s, Certificates of Compliance, Subdivisions and others.
• Preparing proposals & Service Agreements for potential clients
• Occasionally performing field work – surveys, staking, site visits, managing
• Managing the field crew schedule and adjusting to the needs of the company and client as needed.
• Work with agencies on project related matters
• Prepare and submit survey reports
• Work with clients to ensure that their needs are met
• Stay up-to-date on the latest land surveying regulations and standards
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records

Qualifications

What makes a Qualified Candidate:

• Licensed in the State of California as a Professional Land Surveyor (or at minimum currently seeking licensure)
• Familiarity with working in Sonoma, Marin, and Napa County and good working relationships with the agencies within those jurisdictions.
• 5+ years management experience – especially of multiple crews
• Experience in field work, field procedures, & current application of equipment used today
• Experience with Topographic Mapping, Records of Survey, ALTA’s, Subdivision Maps and processes, Lot Line Adjustments, Construction Staking and Calculations, Legal Descriptions for LLA’s, easements, PG&E, Leases, and more.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D
• Experience with Drone and a UAG 107 license.
• Strong background in construction layout and the ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines, whether internal to Adobe or external.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills – to coordinate with clients and consultants and work internally with other departments such as wastewater, civil engineering, and permitting

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package:
• LSIT with 4-6 years of management experience: $90,000 – $115,000
• PLS: $125,000 – $155,000 plus quarterly bonuses (PLS must have experience managing complex projects with demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders on a project team; 5+ years’ experience preferred.)
• Comprehensive medical plan options
• 401(k) savings plan
• 9/80 or 4/10 schedule option available based on ability to meet project goals
• Generous paid holidays and personal time off
• Wellness Program
• Office events and parties
• Opportunity to work with a team of experienced professionals
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Limited remote work opportunity