Lumos & Associates is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Surveyor to support our growing business in Northern California.
The Project Surveyor plays a key role in supporting field and office operations by coordinating, planning, and executing survey projects. This position collaborates closely with the Survey Project Manager and field technicians to deliver high-quality, accurate results.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and skills
- Strong technical background in land surveying and have a demonstrated ability to serve in responsible charge capacity for land surveying projects.
- Strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal communication with team members and colleagues.
- Possess a high level of creativity, organizational skills, and attention to detail, as well as a demonstrated ability to manage and oversee several projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to maintain project budgets and develop new and repeat business with existing and new clients.
- Experience working in the field and in the office
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate, oversee, and direct a survey team during the execution of projects in responsible charge.
- Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and delegating responsibility to staff. Conduct recurring staff meetings to review workload and scheduling.
- Provide technical review (QA/QC) of projects. This includes overseeing survey projects such as land division mapping, ALTA surveys, and topographic design surveys to ensure they meet company and industry standards when stamping.
- Serve as the primary contact with clients.
- Assist in the development of new business and promoting repeat and referral business.
- Prepare and review project proposals, qualification statements, and promotional materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Land Surveying or Geomatics, or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of related land survey experience.
- Land Surveyor-in-Training (L.S.I.T.) and progression toward Professional Land Surveyor certification, California P.L.S. license, preferred.
- Must be able to perform and manage survey projects from field to finish using Trimble GNSS and terrestrial equipment.
- Must be proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
- A good understanding of remote sensing including photogrammetry, LiDAR, and bathymetric surveys is desired.
- FAA107 Remote Pilot Certification, preferred
- Experience working in and managing a team of technical staff in multiple disciplines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including public/client presentations.
- Valid driver's license and driving record with 3 or fewer demerit points.
Benefits offered to eligible full-time employees include:
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
- Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Eight (8) paid holidays
- Life insurance (company paid)
- Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
- Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
- Culture that provides work-life balance, and professional development and is community driven
- And much more!
