Professional Land Surveyor

Harper Leavitt Engineering is seeking an experienced and motivated Survey Manager to join our team in Idaho. The Survey Manager will oversee surveying projects from initial planning through completion, while leading survey crews, coordinating with clients and contractors, preparing project proposals and quotes, and ensuring projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

This is a leadership position that plays an important role in the success of our surveying department. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, technically knowledgeable, and comfortable taking ownership of projects and leading a team in both office and field environments.

• Project Management:
  Manage surveying projects from start to finish, ensuring projects meet quality, schedule, and client expectations.
• Estimating & Proposals:
  Prepare accurate project quotes and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, schedule, and hold survey crews accountable for assignments, deadlines, productivity, and quality of work.
• Project Coordination:
  Communicate effectively with engineers, clients, contractors, agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Construction Support:
  Coordinate with contractors during construction to address surveying needs, resolve issues, and keep projects moving forward.
• Crew Scheduling:
  Plan and schedule survey crews and resources to maximize efficiency and meet project deadlines.
• Client Communication:
  Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and provide timely communication throughout the project.
• Project Ownership:
  Take responsibility for project outcomes and ensure work is completed to Harper Leavitt Engineering's standards.
• Quality Assurance:
  Monitor project progress and deliverables to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and quality.

Required:

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) Idaho license or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Proven experience in land surveying and project management.
• Strong understanding of surveying practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Experience leading and managing survey crews.
• Proficiency with surveying technology and equipment, including GPS, total stations, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a team.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience managing surveying projects from proposal through completion.
• Experience working with contractors and construction projects.
• Experience preparing project estimates, proposals, and RFP responses.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader who takes ownership and understands that the success of a project reflects the quality of its management. You should be comfortable making decisions, solving problems, communicating with clients and contractors, and keeping a team focused on completing quality work.

• Leads by example.
• Holds themselves and their team accountable.
• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Takes initiative and addresses problems proactively.
• Can manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Builds positive relationships with clients, contractors, and coworkers.
• Is committed to accuracy, quality, and getting the job done right.

The Survey Manager will work in both office and field environments. Field work may require working outdoors in varying weather conditions and traveling to project sites as needed.

This position may require:

• Lifting and carrying equipment…