Survey Lead

Volkert Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid Time Off and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Survey Lead for our Southeast Region in Gainesville, FL. The role oversees survey staff, delivers land surveys and documents, and helps win work while maintaining budgets and schedules.

Requirements include Florida licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor, 8–10 years FDOT survey experience, and strong communication skills. The position emphasizes safety, QA/QC, and coordinated management of internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to safety.
• Licensure as Professional Land Surveyor in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a survey team and manage client relations.
• Bring in work and manage team and project budgets.
• Lead the survey team to meet schedules and client requests.
• Coordinate and manage external survey subcontractors.
• Implement QA/QC practices for final deliverables.
• Develop fees and write/review proposals.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Judgment & decision-making

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Safety oriented

Education

Florida Licensed Professional Land Surveyor

FDOT survey experience 8–10 years

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Survey Lead to support our Southeast Region located in Gainesville, FL.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.

This position provides supervision and direction of survey technical staff in conducting land surveys and preparing survey deliverables and documents. Responsible for the success of the department including winning work, supporting work from others, quality, budgets and schedules.

What you'll be doing:

• This position is responsible for building a team and client relations
• Bring in work and manage team and project budgets
• Lead the survey team to meet schedules, client requests (internally and externally) and production expectations
• Coordinating and managing outside survey subcontractors
• Implementing QA/QC practices for final survey deliverables
• Developing fees and writing and reviewing proposals
• Ensure compliance with company safety regulations

What you need to have:

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (Registered in Florida)
• 8 - 10 years of FDOT Survey experience
• Desire and ability to obtain licensure in additional states
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Judgment and decision-making skills
• Complex problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Safety oriented
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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