Senior Project Land Surveyor

Salary: $125,000 - $156,000

SUMMARY

In this role, the Project Surveyor will be responsible for overseeing all phases of surveying on multiple projects under the direct supervision of a Licensed Surveyor. They will assist the Licensed Surveyor by organizing, managing and executing all types of surveys and be responsible for reviewing all work being prepared.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Understanding of contract negotiations, client billing and contract amendments for changes to scope and fees under supervision of a Licensed Land Surveyor
• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling project team activities under supervision of a Licensed Land Surveyor.
• Work closely with Management to develop project scopes and schedules and track and maintain project budgets.
• Develop working relationships with client, contractors, stakeholders, relevant agencies.

Technical

• Under the supervision of a Licensed Surveyor :
• Work with field and office personnel, both as a team member and independently, to produce Record of Surveys, A.L.T.A. surveys, Plats and Legal Descriptions, Topographic Surveys, Lot line Adjustments, easement exhibits, and any document required for project completion
• Reduce and process field notes, sketches, checklists and digital data in required formats for Project Managers, Land Surveyors and Drafting personnel
• Calculate accurate Easements and Boundary Lines from Record Maps and Grant Deed Descriptions and Title reports.
  
• Review and understand Agreements, CC&Rs and other documents within Title reports.
  
• Generate accurate Surfaces and Contours through AutoCAD
  
• Preparing drawings per company CAD standards.
  
• Perform site field checks.
  
• Perform property information research duties for record of surveys, tract maps, parcel maps, deeds, asbuilt, etc., using internet and document search software.
  
• Analyze field data & plot accurately onto a cad file (i.e. description codes, invert Dip sheets)
  
• Ability to create a 3D model from a point cloud.
• Adjust conventional and G.P.S. control networks.
  
• Resolve boundaries using accepted boundary and legal principles and case, state and federal laws under supervision of a Licensed Land Surveyor
  
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE + EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent years of experience in Land Surveying
  
• 10+ years relevant experience
  
• Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) required, License preferred
  
• General knowledge of computers, Microsoft office, Adobe, Internet, Bluebeam, etc.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, required.
• Knowledge and understanding of all types of utility plans
  

Why Kier + Wright?

• Great culture Team Collaboration, Innovative problem solving, Responsive to clients, Passionate about work
• Competitive Pay($75,000 - $105,000 DOE, location, + work model i.e., remote, hybrid or in-office)
• Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid for by Kier & Wright for you + family
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Free office snacks
• Much more!

Who we are

Since 1972, Kier + Wright has provided both private and public sector clients with engineering and surveying work that is efficient, cost-effective and forward-thinking. We offer a full range of services to support commercial, industrial, and high-density residential development and redevelopment projects. For more information about our services, visit kierwright.com. EEO

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