Land Administration Manager Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

*As this is a high level position, and will require a Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor license (PLS), we ask that you only apply if you are able to perform the items listed and meet the required Education/Experience qualifications. This is NOT a Pipeline/Transportation/GPS position. Thank you!*
JSD is continuing to grow as a leader in the Land Development Industry. We are currently looking for a qualified and dynamic personality to join our Survey Department in our Madison Regional Office (Verona, WI) fulfilling the roll of Professional Land Surveyor.
This position will report directly to the Director of Survey, as their right-hand in the office, and in tandem with the Director serve as a liaison for all clients, government agencies, internal multi-discipline staff, and all Survey Field Staff with Project schedules and task completion. The Professional Land Surveyor will perform the office side of land surveying functions on project types and sizes including but not limited to: land development sites, land divisions, condominiums, transportation platting and civil engineering projects.
*We are looking for a self-motivated, quick thinker, and problem-solver that looks for the most accurate, innovative, and efficient method to meet our customer’s needs while using every opportunity to help mentor, train, and grow our technicians and crew chiefs.*
The position will be involved with scoping the project, survey estimates, preparing and coordinating land division project schedules, representing the project team at community meetings (on occasion), preparing the land division submittals, production of maps and legal descriptions in Civil 3D, project team correspondence, coordination through the construction phase and project closeout documentation.
*Candidates should have:*
* *Preference:* Minimum 5-10 years of work experience as a land surveyor in Land Development, Construction, or Land Division (not Pipeline or transportation exclusive experience).
*Required Education*:
* An Associate degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering or Bachelor’s degree Civil Engineering Technology with at least 3-5 years of work experience as a surveyor.
{Education required for Professional Land Surveyor licensure (PLS)}
*Must have a current PLS or ability to obtain licensure in Wisconsin*
*Position Detailed Responsibilities*:
* Directing and preparation of all types of surveys, including but not limited to the following: Plats of Survey, Subdivision Plat, CSM’s, ALTA / NSPS, Legal Description & Exhibits, Condominium Plats, Horizontal & Vertical Control Surveys, GPS Surveying & Mapping, Aerial Mapping, Construction Surveying & Mapping
* Provide oversight and guidance of the fieldwork associated with land surveying, engineering, and construction projects
* Creating and recreating proposed surfaces for construction layout purposes.
* Land division survey preparation, project administration & design support
* Overall Project Administration. Includes: preparing applicable documentation, communication with applicable agencies, schedule coordination, task management and status reporting.
* Providing leadership, mentorship, training, guidance to engineering and surveying technicians, design projects survey oversight, work closely with project managers in the civil, planning and landscape disciplines.
* Maintain an open liaison role by facilitating communications between departments within JSD concerning on-going projects and status updates.
* Filing necessary applications and facilitating agency communication for Land Division Projects.
* Drafting surveys and performing calculations including lot dimensions, areas, volumes, cut and fills, etc.
* Researching public records to determine existing property boundaries, easements and other property information
* Prepare flood elevation certificates
*Land Surveyor Abilities:*
* The ability to concentrate, multi-task and communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and clients.
* Strong working knowledge of Civil Engineering fundamentals and practices
* The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Ability to work extended hours as required to meet client, project and/or business demands.
* A desire to deliver creative and innovative solutions to our clients.
* Detail-orientated
* The ability to occasionally travel to projects and meetings throughout Wisconsin
JSD is an EEO employer. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k) 4% Match
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance
Experience:
* Land surveying: 10 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Madison, WI 53593 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Madison, WI 53593: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person