What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geomatics Project Manager position at VHB?
| ID | 2026-5968 | Category | Geomatics/Survey | Type | Regular Full-Time | Career Stage Type | Experienced | # of Openings | 1 |
ABOUT THE POSITION
Geomatics/Survey Project Manager | Hybrid | Maine
Are you an experienced Geomatics professional ready to elevate your career? VHB's dynamic Geomatics team is seeking a talented Geomatics/ Survey Project Manager to join our vibrant New England region. If you have a strong background in Land Surveying and Reality Capture across various applications - such as ALTA surveys, linear utility surveys, highway & transportation surveys - we want to hear from you. This role demands a cutting-edge understanding of the latest technologies in GPS, Total Station, and Reality Capture including UAS, Terrestrial Scanning and other scanning applications. Must have a demonstrated track record of successfully managing land surveying projects and clients. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the field of Geomatics!
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Responsibilities
- Management of project staff and clients
- Performance and/or oversight of surveying calculations
- Analysis and interpretation of public records research, including deeds, plans and other pertinent documents for the project
- Reviews and certifies work that staff has completed with a high-level of precision and accuracy
- Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed
- Coordination of field crews and Survey/CAD Technicians
- Perform field checks, manage quality control of all products
- Coordinate survey efforts with other groups in an integrated services environment
Skills and Attributes
- Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of Land Surveying, including legal requirements, boundary determinations and ALTA requirements
- Proficient in reading and understanding engineering, architectural, and structural drawings
- Knowledge of applicable state and local surveying board requirements
- Thorough understanding of the use of up-to-date survey technologies and interface with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Experience with Open Roads Design is preferred
- Ability to direct and monitor construction layout services
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
- Motivated to lead and mentor others
Qualifications
- 5 years of geomatics/land surveying experience, including managing large-scale, complex land surveying projects required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Degree in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Engineering, or related field preferred and may substitute for some experience
- Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software required
- Professional Land Surveyor license preferred
- Client management and business development experience preferred
- Proficiency in all aspects of field and office land surveying including boundary line and topographic survey as well as construction stakeout preferred
- Experience with electronic instruments, field data collectors, GPS, robotic instruments, remote sensing technologies such as UAV's and terrestrial scanning, LiDAR processing software (Leica Cyclone and global mapper) is preferred
- Experience with ESRI software is preferred
We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30 offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!
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