Survey Department Manager PLS

Arcadis; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 94,944 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

20 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Survey Department Manager in Chattanooga, TN. This key position involves overseeing survey data processes, managing field crews, and ensuring high-quality deliverables for top clients. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Geomatics and 15+ years of experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Bentley software is essential. The position offers a competitive salary range of $94,944 – $130,000 alongside comprehensive benefits. Arcadis is committed to an inclusive workplace, encouraging diverse candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in surveying.
• A TN Survey License and ability to get licenses in IN, NC, and SC.
• Experience managing field crews and production.

Responsibilities

• Perform survey calculations and produce survey plats.
• Prepare topographic base maps for designers.
• Conduct final project QA/QC functions.

Skills

Surveying mathematics

CADD production skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying and Mapping or Geomatics

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Bentley software

Star Net Data Processing Software

Leica Infinity Software

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

Role Description

Arcadis seeks to hire a Survey Department Manager, PLS to join our team in Chattanooga, Nashville or Knoxville, TN. This position requires extensive knowledge of field-to-finish processing of survey data. You should be detail oriented, able to work decisively and independently with a minimum of supervision, possess a strong willingness to collaborate with other team members, be attentive to quality and willing to take on responsibility. You will be presented with leading edge technology and access to state‑of‑the‑art software tools. Therefore, this position is ideal for a high‑level performer wishing to establish a career position with a leading international firm.

Role Accountabilities

As the Survey Department Manager, you will perform survey related calculations, produce survey plats for various high‑level clients, and prepare topographic base maps for our designers. You will also perform deed research, write legal descriptions and process survey data collected from our field teams. This position is responsible for receiving and evaluating survey assignments, preparing field crews with point staking information and project scope, interpretation of deeds and maps which affect property rights and boundary lines, and CADD preparation of final mapping. Final mapping may include boundary, topographic, planimetric or design related deliverables.

Additional Job Duties

• Communication with internal & external project stakeholders
• Oversite of project & personnel schedules
• Preparation of project proposals
• Attending and/or conduct department meetings
• Maintaining knowledge of project finances
• Conducting final project QA/QC functions
• Overseeing status of equipment / supplies/ company vehicles
• Facilitating survey employee relations

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in surveying and Mapping or Geomatics Required
• 15+ or more years’ relevant experience.
• A TN Survey License and the ability to get IN, NC, and SC licenses if not already obtained.
• Experience managing field crews and production.
• Must be proficient in the use of AutoCAD/Civil3D/Bentley software system.

Key Required Attributes

• Strong understanding of surveying mathematics, data adjustments, property boundaries, surface modeling, analyzing quality of data, and processing of field data, including GPS.
• Possess strong CADD production skills, with a keen eye toward quality control and accuracy.
• Ability to read and write detailed and accurate legal descriptions, ability to perform deed research, both online and at local jurisdictions and deliver the superior quality and accuracy in work demanded by our high‑level clients.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and multitasking skills.
• Has acquired or is interested in working towards relevant certifications (SIT, PLS, etc.)
• Adept at scheduling field work and CADD deliverables to meet client deadlines and budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Least‑Squares Adjustments and planning redundant networks for projects involving Least‑Squares Adjustments
• Experience with Star Net Data Processing Software
• Proficient with Microsoft office software such as Excel and Word
• Familiar with Leica Infinity Software

Benefits & Salary

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $94 944 – $130 000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.