Survey Manager - #2887

What We Offer:Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.Position Description:This position requires periods of intense concentration, as well as average strength and stamina and good balance. This position must resolve problems of moderate scope and complexity. This position is considered a field position with an average amount of exposure to noise, dust fumes, etc., and requires some travel to job sitesTypical responsibilities include:Provide division-wide operational leadership and serve as a senior technical resource for Survey Managers and field staff across multiple states and market sectorsDevelop, implement, and maintain CAD standards and templates across the survey division, driving consistency and quality in all deliverablesTrain and mentor survey staff on CAD workflows, production efficiency, and deliverable quality expectationsServe as the primary internal point of contact for CAD-related deliverable standards and quality controlReview and assist with scope, budget, and schedule development for new project tasksMonitor task budgets and project progress; identify and report variances proactivelyAssist with and lead preparation of proposalsConduct on-site inspections and provide technical oversight as needed across active project areasPrepare project status reports and other division-level reporting as requiredCoordinate with and support Project Managers on multi-discipline projectsAttend client, public, project, and staff meetings including client progress reviews, plan reviews, and preconstruction conferencesMaintain and grow client relationships with a focus on long-term partnershipMaintain a safe working environment and promote a safety-first culture across the divisionConduct various types of surveying including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, subdivisions, construction stakeouts, and energy/utility corridor surveys as neededPerform and review survey calculations, legal descriptions, and record research in support of project deliverablesPerform other duties as assignedEducation:Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or related field (or equivalent experience)Licensed Professional Surveyor (PLS/PS) in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Florida - reciprocal licensure in additional states a plusSkills/Experience:10+ years of progressive surveying experience with demonstrated field and office proficiencyPrior leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience strongly preferredExperience managing multi-project workloads across diverse market sectors including energy/utility, transportation, and boundary.Operational LeadershipDemonstrated ability to manage and coordinate survey operations across multiple simultaneous projects and teamsExperience developing and monitoring project scopes, budgets, and schedulesProven track record of mentoring and developing survey staff at various experience levelsStrong working knowledge of proposal development and client managementAbility to identify operational inefficiencies and implement process improvementsCAD & Technical ProficiencyAdvanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required, including survey database management, figure prefix libraries, linework code sets, and description key setsExperience building and managing point databases, importing/exporting field data, and maintaining survey project file structuresDemonstrated ability to develop and manage drawing templates, layer standards, and border/title block libraries specific to survey deliverablesProficiency in preparing and QC-reviewing plats, legal descriptions, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic maps, and as-built drawings to client and regulatory standardsExperience developing, documenting, and enforcing CAD standards across a multi-person production teamAbility to troubleshoot Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center workflow issues and train staff to a consistent deliverable standardProficiency in Trimble Business Center for field data processing, traverse adjustments, and coordinate geometry workflows with demonstrated ability to integrate TBC output into Civil 3D production environmentsWorking knowledge of GIS integration and geospatial data management as it relates to survey deliverable outputCommunication & Professional SkillsStrong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing interaction, proposal writing, and internal coordinationExcellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across a multi-state operationStrong mathematical aptitude and ability to interpret complex legal descriptions and survey dataCollaborative approach to problem solving with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and office locationsPreferred but Not RequiredExperience with LiDAR, UAV operations, photogrammetry, or 3D scanning workflowsFamiliarity with Trimble Business Center, Leica Cyclone, or similar point cloud processing platformsMulti-state licensure or active reciprocity applicationsAbout Wade Trim:Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We've been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm's future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least three days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.To solve our clients' toughest challenges, we've devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients' needs.Wade Trim's success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim's People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.