Senior Survey Manager

Requisition ID: 17904

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

The Senior Manager Survey reports directly to the Senior Director of the Land Department providing essential leadership and direction to the Manager of Technical Survey, Supervisor of Field Survey and Survey Lead.  Position is accountable for the performance and results of the Survey department. Manages vendor relationships with multiple consulting firms and oversees the on-call contract deliverables. Position is responsible for developing operational objectives and communicating a strategic vision for the department. Position develops and maintains tactical relationships with internal SRP customers to develop departmental plans and manages resources accordingly. Position provides strategic direction for process improvements and policies. Position is responsible for survey capital and O&M budget sufficient to maintain and advance the department’s capabilities and productivity. 

What You'll Do

•    Provide effective leadership and direction to the Manager of Technical Survey, Supervisor of Field Survey, Survey Lead and professional indirect reports. Delegates assignments and objectives to subordinate managers.
•    Provide strategic direction for department goals and objectives. Develops long/short term business plans, organizational priorities and maintains key productivity indicators for the Survey Department.
•    Provide expertise and support on land surveying issues to external customers and internal stakeholders, employees and service groups.
•    Promote a safety culture and ensure safety procedures are in compliance with Local, State and Federal Safety practicing. 
•    Maintain and improve professional knowledge of industry developments and stay up to date on new trends in the land surveying industry.
•    Manage vendor relationships with multiple consulting firms and oversees the on-call contract deliverables.
•    Monitor resource availability and develop organizational objectives, solutions and processes for the effective operation of the Survey department.
•    Cultivate relationships with technical support departments to anticipate changes impacting the Survey Department’s operational effectiveness.
•    Collaborate with internal design and construction groups to develop new procedures ensuring the efficient utilization of survey data. 
•    Collaborates with internal customers to anticipate future internal/external customer needs and develop solutions.
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