Overview

We are seeking a full-time Survey Project Manager based in our Chattanooga office.

This position is responsible for planning and directing project schedules for a variety of clients in the public and private sectors.

The Survey Project Manager requires technical staff and proposal management.

This role will also collaborate with civil engineers, landscape architects, and other land surveyors to assist our clients in developing commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects.

Responsibilities

• Schedule field and office projects with support.
• Create project staffing requirements.
• Prepare project timeline, scope, and budget.
• Stay up to date on project timelines.
• Provide QA/QC and peer review of surveys.
• Perform staff management tasks.
• Manage control, boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys.
• Oversee CAD standards for employees, subcontractors, and field crews.
• Work with other departments to smoothly orchestrate multi-discipline projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and participate in business development.
• Responsible for full project lifecycle, including financial objectives.
• Additional related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor license in Tennessee, or ability to achieve by reciprocity.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Survey, Geomatics, GIS, or a related field.
• 7-8 years of related office experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of surveying fundamentals, principles, and equipment operations.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiar with Trimble equipment and Trimble Business Center.
• Ability to work closely in a team environment.
• Effective internal and external communication.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem solving ability
• Highly motivated self-starter who can manage multiple tasks and adjust to changing priorities.
• Experience with contracts, negotiations, budgets and estimating.
• Leadership capability to manage and support staff for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Ability to write and convey technical information clearly and effectively present information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with GEOPAK, MicroStation, and OpenRoads.
• Experience with LiDAR capabilities such as 3D laser scanning and point cloud registration.

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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