Senior Project Surveyor 1

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a motivated and dynamic Senior Project Surveyor 1 to join our team. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment. Candidates must have experience with both office and field operations. This position is also eligible for a generous sign-on bonus.

Job Duties:

• Managing survey projects and field crews and communicating with clients.
• Managing field procedures and operations.
• QA/QC and supervising the preparation of surveying documents.
• Preparing Boundary and Topographic Surveys.
• Preparing projects for Construction Layout.
• Preparing ALTA Surveys.
• Office Processing of fieldwork.
• Staff training.
• Overseeing multiple survey crews and office staff.
• Preparing and managing construction layout calculations for field staff.
• Responsible for all aspects of surveying practice, including client development and preparation of proposals.
• Performing project research and setup.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
• Professional Land Surveyor registered in NJ. PA, MD, and/or NY registration is a plus
• 16+ years of experience is preferred, with a working knowledge of survey equipment operation, including GPS, robotic stations, and scanning technologies
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Carlson Software
• Competent in reading civil drawings, including complex details, and successfully interpreting construction layout
• Proficient in operating Trimble GPS/VRS and Robotic Total Stations
• Reliable, dependable, and responsible
• Able to communicate well with clients, accommodate client work requests, and create work orders
• Able to work independently with little instruction
• An independent worker the ability to work within a diversified project team of professionals

General Characteristics

• Assists Task Managers and project managers as needed on technical aspects of the project; recognized as having advanced knowledge within a specialized technical area, well-rounded in aspects of consulting and the industry.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 16+ Years of Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying or related field required

Technical Responsibilities

• Demonstrates progress regarding the Technical Responsibilities below.
• Lead the planning and implementation of projects and monitors the operational effectiveness throughout.
• Serves as subject matter expert for survey-related activities such as construction staking, topographic surveying, planting, legal description writing, boundary analysis, and legal principles.
• Works with the Project Manager to define project tasks, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Works with Project Manager to evaluate project budget and analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, billing rates and utilization.

Project and Task Management

• Can manage Tasks

Management, Supervision, and Guidance

• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Implements staff development plans within their practice segment, including technical, management, and leadership skills.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of leaders and teams.

Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

• Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills, including negotiation of critical issues.
• Integrates different forms of effective and persuasive communication to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrates financial acumen and familiarity with legal issues related to survey practice.
• Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key staff and officials, or other practices and companies.

Why GAI?  

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.    

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