SUAS Program Manager - South

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Home District/Group: South Central District

Department: Surveying

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

As a sUAS Program Manager, you will play an integral role in establishing and maintaining methods for a safe, accurate, and efficient Survey Department. Your responsibilities include managing contractual requirements, design model review, and field survey operations, with approximately 30% of your time spent in the field observing and instructing survey operations.

• Contractual Requirements: Know the PLS requirements for the project, identify the specific surveys required for design, as-built, monumentation and layout.
• Design Model Review: Conduct review to ensure accuracy before field calculations; coordinate with designers on required file types; establish regular meetings to review and plan design survey requests and model file progression.
• Field Survey Operations: Staff the survey department and schedule personnel and equipment; establish a project survey plan and outline field and office procedures; oversee operations with periodic reviews of record keeping, field procedures, and audit compliance; maintain the official set of plans for the department; provide weekly staff training.

• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Construction Survey, Dimensional Control, Industrial Measurement, or a related field.
• Proficiency in applying basic algebra and geometry for calculations (area, volume, circumference, proportion, percentage).
• Dynamic thinker who can lead, motivate, and mentor teams.
• Self‑starter with the ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to working safely and completing work correctly the first time.

• Manage a diverse workload and handle stress with tight deadlines.
• Interact professionally with all levels of management.
• Travel within the U.S. and internationally as required.
• Occasionally lift and move objects up to 30 pounds.
• Work regular scheduled hours with occasional irregular hours.

• Work productively and meet deadlines.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others.
• Perform work safely, following oral and written instructions and safety policies.
• Work normal operating hours and be available for overtime and weekends.
• May work at various locations with differing conditions.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans; voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs; life insurance; disability coverage; retirement plans with matching; and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.