Survey Department Manager - UMIAQ Design

Overview:

UMIAQ Design is seeking a survey department manager to lead the survey team and manage a diverse portfolio of survey projects throughout Alaska.  The successful candidate will direct land-surveying teams, oversee project schedules, and ensure technical accuracy for property development, utility engineering, and construction project surveys.

Responsibilities:

Essential functions to include:

• Team and Resource Management: Supervise field crews and office survey technicians, coordinate equipment usage, and manage staffing schedules.
• Project Planning and Execution: Define survey scope, prepare proposals and cost estimates, and align deliverables with engineering or client requirements
• Quality Control and Compliance: Oversee data processing, CAD drafting, and boundary or ALTA/NSPS surveys and serve as the Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in responsible charge to sign and seal survey documents.
• Communication and Coordination: Collaborate with survey technicians and assistants in the field to complete surveys efficiently. Liaise with office team and managers regarding survey findings and project requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, or other related field which meets the AELS requirements for licensure.
• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) registration in the State of Alaska in good standing.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in land surveying.
• Proficiency in GNSS/RTK systems, total stations, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to travel to remote project locations using various modes of transportation, including aircraft, boats, snow machines, four-wheelers, and other off-road vehicles.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to walk and work on unimproved terrain and active construction sites, often in varying weather conditions.

Working Conditions:

• May require travel to remote areas of Alaska throughout the year.
• Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures as low as -50°F.
• Field assignments may involve exposure to harsh weather, rugged terrain, and limited access to amenities.
• Work may be conducted in both indoor office settings and outdoor field environments, including active construction sites.
  

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