Survey Project Manager

T. Baker Smith; Prairieville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Survey Project Manager to lead field survey operations and project execution. This role offers the chance to supervise a dedicated team while ensuring the successful completion of projects that enhance local communities. You will collaborate closely with the Survey Lead Professional to deliver innovative solutions and methods in land surveying. With a commitment to professional growth and community impact, this position invites passionate individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and empowers its employees to make a difference.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management experience in surveying.
• Ability to operate various surveying instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey operations and crew management.
• Supervise project technicians and ensure project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Field Survey Operations

Client Management

Business Development

Technical Expertise in Land Surveying

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Technical Training in Geomatics/Surveying

Tools

Electronic Distance Measuring Equipment

GPS

Surveying Instruments

All-Terrain Vehicles

Job description

A career at TBS is a journey of empowerment, where innovation drives growth and a commitment to community shapes a better world. Explore opportunities to be part of our mission and build a rewarding future.

Job Title: Survey Project Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Location: [Insert Location]

Category: Associate

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

At T. Baker Smith, we are seeking a motivated Project Manager with expertise in field survey operations. This opportunity involves crew leadership, project planning, and execution. Be a part of a team that enhances your local community and supports professional growth!

• Work alongside the Survey Lead Professional and project team to ensure full project execution.
• Supervise and mentor project technicians, project assistants, project professionals, and field survey associates.
• Assist in obtaining legal and/or required documents including landowner rights and survey permission to achieve the scope of the project. Research ownership, right-of-way, and other property issues.
• Provide technical expertise related to land surveying to the team.
• Collaborate in a team environment to deliver creative solutions, methods, and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Visit project sites to monitor progress and direct field data collection.
• Attend client and public meetings as needed, days or nights.

Desired Qualifications:

• College coursework or technical training in a related field (geomatics/surveying, cartography, civil engineering, geography, etc.).
• Professional certification or licensing in work specialization.
• 3 – 5 years of related project management experience.
• Ability to operate electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments, boats, airboats, GPS, all-terrain vehicles, and other equipment necessary to obtain survey data.
• Proven project manager on multiple large projects simultaneously.
• Experienced with client management and business development.
• Engaged in professional organizations and other activities is a plus.

Physical Qualifications and Work Environment:

• Frequent standing and walking while carrying equipment, possibly through rugged terrain.
• Operating and riding in varying types of boats.
• Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds; use hands to operate, handle, maneuver, and/or manipulate objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate equipment; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Duties are generally outdoors and are exposed to the weather.
• Associates ride in boats and are frequently exposed to noise, dust, smells, and other environmental factors present in such situations.
• Nights away from home may be required.

Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable – and passion goes a long way. Here at TBS, we are in the business of cultivating people, and you are set up to succeed if you identify strongly with these values/behaviors: Growth oriented, Trustworthy, Responsive, Works hard, smart, & safe, Builds a positive team & family spirit, and are Enthusiastic & energetic.

We also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that commitment has endured for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in doing this by recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse, passionate, and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.