Survey Manager

Imagine a place where responsibility is shared equally among all employees. Where leaders are approachable, and the open-door policy is the rule. Where employees are tasked to be innovative and work with an entrepreneurial spirit. 

Welcome to Manhard Consulting! We see problems as an opportunity for creativity, and we are looking for problem solvers to join our dynamic team. Our firm is organized into small teams to give you a strong sense of accountability and to achieve great results.

**This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000**

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the direction of survey staff of the office. The Survey Manager must be able to work under minimal supervision while reviewing work done by others as well as preparing, scheduling, and maintaining a budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Staff Management:
• Staff and workflow management.
• High level Project Management.
• Participate in recruiting and interviewing.
• Participate in planning and outlining staff needs for the future.
• Mentor and train associates on both technical and business aspects of their projects.
• Ensure survey staff participation in timely and meaningful reviews with their staff.
• Ensure the survey staff’s general conformance to company policies.

• Client Management & Business Development:
• Maintain relationships with and procure new work from existing clients
• Assist in developing strategies to establish new relationships and opportunities
• Assist in preparation of Statements of Qualifications and RFP responses for major projects

• Office Management:
• Assist in staff relations, performance evaluations and recommendations
• Provide input on staffing needs, recruitment and participate in interviews
• Assist the National Director of Surveying, the Regional Director of Surveying, or the Operations Manager, as necessary, and requested, to ensure:
1. The survey staff is meeting utilization goals, accurately recording effort and timely posting timesheets, accurately and timely processing prebills and invoices, and controlling their A/R.
2. General contract management for the survey staff (executed contracts and change orders).
3. Minimizing the effort written off (pre and post invoicing) for the survey staff

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES 

• Excellent oral and technical written communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Available to work nights and weekends to complete a project as necessary
• Ability to make independent decisions within a general framework
• Ability to supervise the work of field surveyors and survey technicians
• Knowledge of industry related software
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D; Trimble Business Center and Microsoft Office (if applicable)
• Must be fluent in the English language

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 10-15 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Education as required by the State Licensing Authority.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Professional Land Surveyor license required
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk,

use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Employer’s Disclaimer:

• This job description is meant to describe the general nature of work performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.
• The Firm reserves the right to add or revise an Associate’s job duties at any time at its sole discretion.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.