Registered Project Surveyor

Registered Project Surveyor Role

Description:

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Surveyor located at our El Paso Office. The successful candidate will have at least 5+ years of experience after licensure in all phases of land surveying, construction, boundary and topographic surveying. HZ is a leading Architectural and Engineering firm providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural design, construction and program management, and design-build project delivery to our clients in the public and private sector.

We provide quality solutions for our clients and employment opportunities to qualified talent.

Location:

El Paso, Texas

Reports to:

Survey Practice Leader and El Paso Office Managing Principal

Employment type:

40 FT Hours

Registration(s):
Texas Licensed Surveyor required

Education:

Associates degree

• Support and manage survey staff of 5 senior Survey Party Chiefs with chain/rod men assistants
• Provide project management and technical oversight for: topo mapping (drone and ground), platting, boundary, ALTA, and construction staking efforts
• Manages and maintains all instruments and measuring devices including drones, scanners, levels, robotic total stations, GPS equipment, Trimble Business Center, and data collectors
• Knowledge of Trimble field equipment and data collector software
• Manage CADD drafting efforts for plats
• Prepare and finalize plats for public and private clients
• Download and upload survey data to and from field staff
• Oversee drone ortho-image and topographic surveys
• Mentor and train survey staff and provide QC mentorship
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of staff vehicles, tools, and equipment
• May assist in preparation of survey drawings using AutoCAD software
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

• Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develops and/or executes project Win strategy.
• Successfully and consistently functions as Lead Principal-in-Charge for their designated Practice Area in geographic market.
• Competent, knowledgeable, service leader in the market(s) they service.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client). Verifies client satisfaction routinely and shares feedback with team.
• Proactively works with PM to strategize resolving issues that impact project performance. Reviews progress with PM at least monthly (including & completes vs. % spent) and that PM is adhering to weekly rhythm.
• Successfully contributes to the overall profitability and financial performance on projects.
• Oversees staff deliverables and production assigned to their projects to ensure client, legal, and company requirements are met.

• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
• Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
• Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
• Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.

• RPLS Licensure in Texas with 5+ years' experience or ability to obtain Licensure
• Associate's degree
• Working knowledge of surveying
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work well…