Field Survey Manager

If you are looking for a place to grow your career and make a difference – RICK is the place for you! As a Field Survey Manager in San Diego, CA, you will have an opportunity to work with and lead a team on meaningful, landmark projects in the San Diego region. As a RICK team member, you will help internal and external clients and communities turn their dreams into reality. You will learn from and work alongside industry-leading experts and peers. This is a position with opportunities for future growth and advancement. 

LSIT and PLS preferred.

Learn more about our firm by visiting www.rickengineering.com

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Candidate will have a minimum of eight (8) years of land survey experience, plus an A.S. or bachelors in land surveying or equivalent work experience of ten (10) years and a California Land Surveyor Registration (PLS) or demonstrate the ability to obtain reciprocity within 1 year of accepting the position. 
2. The candidate must be able to effectively manage a survey department and demonstrate the ability to lead and oversee its operations.
3. Candidate for this position must demonstrate strong independent thought, decision-making abilities and the ability to interact well with/lead department staff. 
4. Knowledge of Word, Excell, Civil 3D and ability to support the department with other field and office equipment and software use and upgrades. Software proficiency in Trimble Business Center, Trimble Access, Vantage, and Autodesk. 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships with owners, developers, agencies, contractors, subcontractors and other departments within the company.
2. Implement business strategy across the department.
3. Prepare and oversee proposals, contracts and the financial health for projects.
4. Demonstrates knowledge, understanding and implementation of federal, state and local jurisdictional laws, policies and procedures as they relate to the land surveying practice.
5. Demonstrates a high level of understanding of survey control, survey procedures, construction staking and jobsite safety for survey field staff. 
6. Demonstrates a technical expertise at the application of coordinate geometry, CAD and survey calculations together with the gathering and review data for the preparation of topographical maps and design surveys for new and existing construction.
7. Responsible for preparation and review of boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, legal descriptions, subdivision maps/plats, land splits and other survey maps or plats.
8. Manage and mentor staff researching, preparing calculations for the performance of boundary surveys, construction staking, and other surveys. Perform employee evaluations and interview/evaluate potential candidates for open positions. 
9. Ensuring that field survey crew daily work diaries are completed; quality control procedures for construction layout and calculations are established and followed; cut sheets are prepared; and weekly timesheets are completed.

What We Offer

Rick Engineering Company (RICK) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RICK employees are protected by laws designed to protect employees from discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit-based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. RICK employees are also protected against retaliation if they engage in a protected activity, whistleblowing, or the exercise of any appeal or grievance right provided by law.