Senior Project Land Surveyor

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Survey Manager to join its collaborative team in Houston, TX.  This individual will serve a key function in providing management and leadership of all aspects of a localized survey department, and applying intensive and diversified knowledge of surveying principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage staff, and develop new clients and business opportunities in a technologically progressive environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategies and approaches for meeting client objectives, planning, implementation, data reduction, and successful completion of multiple projects;
• Prepare project data for field work, schedule field crews, review and process field data, perform adjustments and QA/QC of the raw field data;
• Lead the preparation and modification of written descriptions, survey plans, reports and CAD deliverables for projects;
• Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader surveying projects;
• Make appropriate interpretation of findings and ensure that data collection and reduction is completed correctly, timely and on budget;
• Provide staff training and implementation of new office and field software and technologies;
• Plan, schedule, and develop task and project budgets; prepare progress reports and project billings;
• Interview, supervise, mentor, and motivate staff;
• Maintain existing client relationships as well as participate in business development activities with new and existing clients;
• Write proposals and project scopes and prepare estimates, project budgets and reports;
• Manage multiple projects with different deadlines and development budgets and schedules;
• Actively participate in client and regulatory meetings; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of surveying experience in both the field and office;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Carlson software with excellent computer skills;
• State Survey license or ability to obtain State license;
• Experience with proposal preparation and job estimates;
• Ability to perform complex boundary analysis and maintain quality control of survey deliverables;
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage staff, maintain quality control, interact with senior managers of the firm, clients and regulatory authorities;
• Proven experience in proposal preparation, contract negotiations, job estimates, project management and managing budgets;
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team with various levels and types of management, staff, co-workers and clients;
• Ability to operate field equipment including Total Stations, Data Collectors, Laser Scanners and GPS, etc.;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability and willingness to travel to the field when necessary; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.