Project Surveyor (Survey)

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Project Surveyor

Reports To: Project Manager

Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Primary Areas of Focus

• Data Processing
• Drafting
• Field work prep
• Client Coordination

Core Responsibilities

• Read and understand complex surveying standards and terminology, field data, legal descriptions, deeds, and property descriptions.
• Mentor and develop less experienced team members in project stationing, note keeping and sketching, setting survey monuments, property survey needs, and other survey tasks as needed.
• Understand the liabilities and risks of a project.
• Advanced in Civil 3D and office CAD systems to create survey files. 
• Accurately prepare complex plats, subdivision maps, condominium maps, plot plans, legal exhibits, and legal descriptions with direction.
• Responsible for client coordination.
• Identify conflicts, unusual data points,
• Responsible for paying close attention to schedules and budgets and reporting any issues to the Project Manager.
• Awareness of crew’s schedules is critical to understand. May be responsible for scheduling crews.
• Resolve any issues in the field or office and notify the Project Manager or client when necessary.
• Ability to handle project changes.
• Cultivate strong client and public relations. 
• Effectively communicate with internal and external project teams. 
• Engage in daily communication with Project Manager, Crew Chiefs, and Engineers, as needed and within time service expectations.
• Responsible for client coordination.
• Update CAD standards/templates.
• Understanding and working knowledge of company standards and processes. 
• Perform boundary, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, and construction staking. 
• Assist in the direction and coordination of team members as requested by the Project Manager.
• Assist with business development as requested by the Project Manager.
• May be responsible for performance management for survey staff. If applicable will work closely with the Project Manager to understand the expectations.
• Responsibility to meet project task targets and for completing projects on time. 
• Interact with team, clients, and vendors professionally, care for the EPS Group brand and culture, 
• Responsible for completing personal timecards accurately and timely, and review timecards of assigned field crews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Achieve a 75-85% Billable Utilization Rate. Non-billable activities include company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, learning, and training.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 8 years of survey experience.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys, plats, structural, architectural, and civil engineering plans.
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of construction plans, layouts, and topographic surveys.
• May have Land Surveying Intern/In Training (LSI) certification or higher-level certification may be substituted, may or may not be a Professional Land Surveyor.
• Proficient in Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Requires a regular and normal range of hearing.
• Must be able to lift 100 when performing fieldwork.
• Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching during office work and prolonged standing with a significant amount of time spent bending, squatting, and reaching when working in the field.
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment when working in an However, when working in the field, noise levels vary from ambient outdoor levels to those requiring ear protection.
• Able to sit for an extended period while in transit to job sites.
• This position may require outdoor work, ranging from extreme heat to below freezing temperatures and the potential for uneven terrain.

Perks & Benefits

• Health, life, 401(k), dental and vision insurance
• Short-term, and long-term disability insurance and leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement leave
• Cell phone stipend, if applicable
• Discretionary bonuses, if applicable

EPS Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We offer a competitive salary and bonus program, a wide range of benefits including 401(k) with employer match, advancement potential, and the opportunity to become an integral part of a highly respected firm.