Vice President Survey

Crafton Tull; Yukon (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership

Two Medical Plan Options

Health Savings Account with Company | 

Dental & Vision

Employer Paid Life & Disability

401(k) with Company Match

PTO Bank

Extended Illness Bank

Incentivized Wellness Program

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program

Student Debt Program

Tuition Assistance

And More

Job summary

Crafton Tull is a 100% employee‑owned planning, design, and surveying firm dedicated to improving communities. The Vice President Survey will lead the Survey Division, partnering with the Infrastructure Division to grow capabilities and ensure client satisfaction on major projects.

The role requires a degree in surveying and 5–10 years of direct experience or 10–15 years in related work, plus a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Oklahoma. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Survey program with 5–10 years direct experience or 10–15 years related experience.
• Must be a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to work in Oklahoma.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; strong writing and presentation skills.
• Valid driver license and ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead Survey Team to complete projects on schedule.
• Develop survey needs, cost estimates, scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Coordinate plans with clients, project manager, authorities and crews.
• Ensure accuracy of surveys and maintain records and plats.
• Manage project budgets and vendor relations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Analytical

Interpersonal Skills

Action Management

Education

Accredited Survey program degree

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (OK)

Tools

Accounting software

Database software

Design software

Internet software

Project management software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career that combines your passion for your craft with true ownership? Crafton Tull is a 100% employee‑owned planning, design, and surveying firm dedicated to improving communities. As an employee‑owner, you'll have a direct, long‑term stake in Crafton Tull's continued success. This sense of ownership drives everything we do.

Job Type

Full‑time

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership
• Two Medical Plan Options
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Dental & Vision
• Employer Paid Life & Disability
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off Bank
• Extended Illness Bank
• Incentivized Wellness Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Debt program
• Tuition Assistance
• And More

Responsibilities

Vice President Survey position within the Survey Division reports directly to the Survey Division Leader, while supporting the Infrastructure Division and maintaining and growing the Survey Division. Directs and coordinates the professional surveying operations by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.

• Leads all components of the Survey Team to ensure completion of assigned projects in order to meet timelines.
• Leads team in developing survey needs, cost estimates, scope of work, budget and staffing for engineering projects and assists in developing the contract for these projects.
• Ensures the crews and licensed surveyors are scheduled to produce optimal use of staff and equipment.
• Researches previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, physical evidence, and other records to obtain data needed for surveys.
• Determines methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Coordinates survey plans with client, project manager, civil authorities and crews to ensure all survey needs are met.
• Ensures all projects are completed according to plan schedules, company policy and production standards.
• Prepares detailed dimensional survey, altitudinal and topographic plats such as those needed for highway plans, survey, topographic maps, streets, sewer and water control projects.
• Manages each project budget to ensure project stays on track and that company goals and objectives are met.
• Makes marketing calls to existing and potential customers.
• Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
• Coordinates findings with Project Manager, engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with project.
• Ensures appropriate signatures and seals for surveys performed by department.
• Sets goals for key performance metrics and tracks progress towards those goals.
• Monitors professional performance of the survey team to ensure that work is responsive to the clients’ needs and meets the quality standards of the company.
• Ensures all equipment, including vehicles, assigned to the division is accounted for, serviced properly, and available when needed.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Manages survey supervisors who supervise a total of 6-20 employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Communication
• Judgment and Integrity
• Organizational Skills
• Analytical
• Interpersonal Skills
• Action Management

Qualifications

Education and/Experience
Degree from an accredited Survey program along with 5-10 years direct experience or 10-15 years related experience and training.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must be a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to work in Oklahoma.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebraic functions and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to manage a diverse group of employees and form a producing/function team.

Computer Skills
Knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Design software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Other Qualifications
Must have a valid driver license and be able to travel occasionally.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.