Survey Project Manager

Schneider Geomatics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

A leading surveying firm is seeking a Project Manager for their Construction Services team in Indianapolis, IN. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in survey project management and hold a relevant surveying degree. The role involves leading daily survey activities, client communication, and managing project proposals. Comprehensive benefits including medical and a 401K match are provided. This position promotes a flexible work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in survey project management.
• Professional Registration as a land surveyor is required.
• Familiarity with multiple project management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and lead daily survey activities of assigned staff.
• Function as primary contact for client concerning the project.
• Assist in preparing proposals for clients.
• Review technical approaches and ensure quality and legal compliance.
• Coordinate with agencies and ensure project approvals.
• Ensure timely, accurate timecards, invoicing and project setup/closeouts.

Skills

Project management

Technical competence in land surveying

Good verbal and written communication

Financial data application in project management

Multitasking

Finance in PM

Team leadership

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s surveying degree

Professional land surveyor license

Licensure in other states

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

Schneider Geomatics is currently looking to add a Project Manager to the Construction Services team. The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s surveying degree, or equivalent desired.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in survey project management with progressive growth in technical and managerial skills.
• Professional Registration as a land surveyor in the state of primary work assignment is required.
• Professional licensure in other states is desired and pursuit of such additional licensure is strongly encouraged.
• Demonstrated ability in the management of multiple or large projects is required.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and AutoCAD Civil3D software is required in order to be able to perform all essential duties of this job. Applicants with demonstrated skills with other similar software products will be considered but will be expected to quickly develop their skills with these products.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and technical & professional competence in land surveying.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and tasks at one time.
• Good verbal and written communications skills required.
• Familiarity with applying financial data to project management; thinking and planning strategically; the building, organization and leadership of teams and an understanding of project management skills is highly desirable.

Essential Duties

• Plan, organize and lead the daily survey activities of assigned staff in the accomplishment of client project tasks. Identify and manage priorities of assigned staff to meet client, team and corporate goals. May function in a lead position with respect to actual accomplishment of tasks and/or may function as technical consultants to other team members. Schedule and assign field crew work daily, and coordinate the work of subcontractors as needed.
• Function as a primary contact point for the client concerning the surveying aspects of his/her project, including conflict resolution. Facilitates good communications among the clients, all departments and team groups, and applicable governing bodies.
• Assist the Team Lead and/or Director with initial client meetings regarding new project proposals as well as new project kickoffs to ensure a clear understanding of the complete project in order to be able to effectively contribute to the preparation of proposals & contracts and to facilitate the proper completion of assigned tasks.
• Assist Team Lead in preparing proposals for clients including a clear and complete scope of work, pricing, time schedule and resource requirements.
• Review and approve a) the technical approach to project tasks and b) the intermediate & finished work product to ensure that they meet objectives of client while adhering to local, state and federal laws. Also assure compliance with company procedures and quality assurance/control standards.
• Coordinate with applicable government agencies and attend meetings as appropriate to assure that client projects comply with agency regulations and are approved by them.
• In cooperation with the Team Lead/Director, assure that all internal paperwork such as project proposals, contracts, project budget reviews, timecard submittals, invoicing and project startup and closeouts follow established company policy, procedures and standards, and are accomplished in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. May be required to review and approve field and office timecards and expense reports weekly to ensure correct allocation of time to projects or overhead accounts.
• Participate in the establishment and implementation of staff training & professional development programs. Function as a mentor to assigned staff.

Benefits

Benefit Information: We offer a generous compensation in addition to an array of benefits to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401K match, paid time off benefits, and other voluntary benefit options. Schneider Geomatics also offers a very flexible environment to promote work-life balance.

Schneider Geomatics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.