Geomatics / Survey Project Manager

ABOUT THE POSITION

Geomatics/Survey Project Manager | Hybrid

Are you an expert in Land Surveying looking to advance your career with a leading company? VHB’s expanding NY region is seeking a talented Geomatics/Survey Project Manager to join our Northeast Geomatics team, based in either New York City or Hauppauge (Long Island), NY. We are looking for a candidate with comprehensive knowledge in various Land Surveying applications, including boundary determinations, topographic surveys, utility surveys, highway surveys, and subdivisions. This role requires proficiency with the latest technologies and a proven track record in managing land surveying projects. Familiarity with colonial land surveying (as pertains to boundary determinations in local area) is essential. If you are ready to make an impact, we want you on our team!

Responsibilities

• Project management, including management of budget, scope, and schedule for small, moderate, and large land survey projects
• Management of projects, support staff and clients
• Performance and/or oversight of surveying calculations
• Analysis and interpretation of public records research, including deeds, plans and other pertinent documents for the project
• Reviews and certifies work that staff has completed with a high-level of precision and accuracy
• Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed
• Coordination of field crews and Survey/CAD Technicians
• Perform field checks, manage quality control of all products
• Coordinate survey efforts with other groups in an integrated services environment
• Ability to perform “field to finish” land surveying

Skills and Attributes

• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of Land Surveying, including legal requirements, boundary determinations and ALTA requirements
• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering, architectural, and structural drawings
• Knowledge of local subdivision and zoning requirements
• Thorough understanding of the use of up-to-date survey technologies and interface with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to direct and monitor construction layout services
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Motivated to lead and mentor others 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional land surveying/geomatics experience, including managing land surveying projects required
• 10+ years of professional land surveying/geomatics experience, including managing land surveying projects preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Degree in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred
• NY PLS license preferred
• Familiarity with colonial land surveying (as pertains to boundary determinations in local area) required
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software required
• Proficiency in all aspects of land surveying including boundary line and topographic survey as well as construction stakeout is preferred
• Experience with electronic instruments, field data collectors, GPS, robotic instruments, remote sensing technologies such as UAV’s and terrestrial scanning, LiDAR processing software (Leica Cyclone and global mapper) is preferred
• Experience with ESRI software is preferred

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $90,000-140,000. Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Hauppauge, NY is $85,000-135,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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