Survey Department Manager
EDI is seeking a 15+ years of combined experience in project and office management. The successful candidate must have a BSCE degree and be a licensed Land Surveyor. We are seeking a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and experience managing client relationships. The chosen candidate will have a penchant for excellent quality deliverables, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the willingness to work on diverse projects of different sizes. Minorities and females are encouraged to apply. EDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities of Survey Department Manager include:
Selects and assigns staff, ensuring equal employment opportunity in hiring and promotion.
Meets with potential clients and assists in development of marketing strategies.
Writes proposals, assist in large proposal efforts by providing scope and fee. Pricing out projects and providing letter proposals.
Coordinates activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees.
Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.
Identifies staff development and training needs and ensures that training is obtained.
Ensures proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained.
Maintains records, prepares reports, and composes correspondence relative to the work.
Directs the preparation of survey maps, plans, and exhibits.
Provides surveying expertise to special surveying problems.
Reports facts and conclusions reached from the results of surveys by correspondence or conferences with the requesting clients.
Meets with planning and design engineers and architects to determine pertinent information required for project plans.
Solves field problems of survey crews by providing needed information from the central office.
Handles correspondence directed to the surveying unit and his liaison with other surveyors and clients.
Participates as an instructor in training sessions for other divisions.
Performs preparatory research for upcoming surveys.
Performs related work as assigned.
Some travel will be required.
Preferred Education/Experience: PLS required. A bachelor’s degree with a major in surveying or a BSCE.15+ years experience with 5 years in management; superb client and business development skills; and excellent leadership abilities. Large scale project management experience and knowledge of various CAD software desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of mathematics, mathematical tables, and computations applicable to the work.
Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and materials used in survey work.
Thorough knowledge of surveying instruments and equipment and their use and care.
Thorough knowledge of training and supervisory techniques.
Thorough knowledge of equal employment practices.
Ability to instruct, direct, and evaluate employees.
Ability to use surveying equipment.
Ability to coordinate an office-field surveying activity.
Ability to train others in surveying work.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
Please send a resume and cover letter to hr@envdesigni.com
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
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