What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Land Surveyor position at Kier & Wright?
SUMMARY
In this role, the Project Surveyor will be responsible for overseeing all phases of surveying on multiple projects under the direct supervision of a Licensed Surveyor. They will assist the Licensed Surveyor by organizing, managing and executing all types of surveys and be responsible for reviewing all work being prepared.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
- Understanding of contract negotiations, client billing and contract amendments for changes to scope and fees under supervision of a Licensed Land Surveyor
- Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling project team activities under supervision of a Licensed Land Surveyor.
- Work closely with Management to develop project scopes and schedules and track and maintain project budgets.
- Develop working relationships with client, contractors, stakeholders, relevant agencies.
Technical
- Under the supervision of a Licensed Surveyor :
- Work with field and office personnel, both as a team member and independently, to produce Record of Surveys, A.L.T.A. surveys, Plats and Legal Descriptions, Topographic Surveys, Lot line Adjustments, easement exhibits, and any document required for project completion
- Reduce and process field notes, sketches, checklists and digital data in required formats for Project Managers, Land Surveyors and Drafting personnel
- Calculate accurate Easements and Boundary Lines from Record Maps and Grant Deed Descriptions and Title reports.
- Review and understand Agreements, CC&R’s and other documents within Title reports.
- Generate accurate Surfaces and Contours through AutoCAD
- Preparing drawings per company CAD standards.
- Perform site field checks.
- Perform property information research duties for record of surveys, tract maps, parcel maps, deeds, as‐built, etc., using internet and document search software.
- Analyze field data & plot accurately onto a cad file (i.e. description codes, invert Dip sheets)
- Ability to create a 3D model from a point cloud.
- Adjust conventional and G.P.S. control networks.
- Resolve boundaries using accepted boundary and legal principles and case, state and federal laws under supervision of a Licensed Land Surveyor
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent years of experience in Land Surveying
- 10 years’ relevant experience
- Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) required, License preferred
- General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, Bluebeam, etc.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, required.
- Knowledge and understanding of all types of utility plans
Why Kier Wright?
- Great culture – Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
- Competitive Pay ($75,000 - $105,000 DOE, location, work model i.e., remote, hybrid or in-office)
- Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you family
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Paid Holidays
- Generous PTO
- Free office snacks
- Much more!
Who we are
Since 1972, Kier Wright has provided both private and public sector clients with engineering and surveying work that is efficient, cost-effective and forward-thinking. We offer a full range of services to support commercial, industrial, and high-density residential development and redevelopment projects. For more information about our services, visit kierwright.com. EEO
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Salary : $75,000 - $105,000