Assistant Survey Manager (PLS required)

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a motivated and dynamic Assistant Survey Manager (Professional Land Surveyor) to join our team.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment.

Candidates must have experience with both office and field operations and be licensed in the state of New Jersey. This position is also eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Job Duties :

• Managing survey projects and field crews and communicating with clients.
• Managing field procedures and operations.
• QA / QC and supervising the preparation of surveying documents.
• Preparing Boundary and Topographic Surveys.
• Preparing projects for Construction Layout.
• Preparing ALTA Surveys.
• Office Processing of fieldwork.
• Staff training.
• Overseeing multiple survey crews and office staff.
• Preparing and managing construction layout calculations for field staff.
• Responsible for all aspects of surveying practice, including client development and preparation of proposals.
• Performing project research and setup.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
• Professional Land Surveyor registered in NJ required. PA, MD, and / or NY registration is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience is preferred, with a working knowledge of survey equipment operation, including GPS, robotic stations, and scanning technologies
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Carlson Software
• Competent in reading civil drawings, including complex details, and successfully interpreting construction layout
• Proficient in operating Trimble GPS / VRS and Robotic Total Stations
• Reliable, dependable, and responsible
• Able to communicate well with clients, accommodate client work requests and create work orders
• Able to work independently with little instruction
• An independent worker and ability to work within a diversified project team of professionals

General Charateristics :

• Assisting the Project Manager as needed on aspects of the project; well-rounded in aspects of consulting and the industry.
• Establish defined project scopes, budgets, and proposals.
• Coming up with ideas to improve productivity of a specific team, department, group, or division.
• Strategic thinking and alignment : Manager must understand broader organizational strategies and goals to effectively guide direct reports' efforts.
• Change leadership : Manager plays an important role enacting top-level changes across operational divisions as supporters of change

Minimum Years of Experience :

10+ Years of Experience

Education :

Bachelor’s degree inSurveying or related field required

Certifications and Licensure :

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License
• Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities :

Beginning to provide oversight of task managers' tasks; Coordination of project tasks; Reviews project documents; Agency and subconsultant interface;

Adjust project plan as changes are made.

• Working knowledge of project contract documents.
• Recruiting and retaining staff.
• Interpreting the strategy of toplevel management and translating it into everyday policies.
• Developing and implementing day-to-day routines for a team, department, group, or division.
• Talent development : Develop Staff skills and empowering them as problem-solvers boosts innovation and productivity.
• Oversee learning, coaching, and career progression.

Project and Task Managment :

Can manage Tasks

Managment, Supervision, and Guidance :

• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.
• Lead and / or supervise the coordination of office personnel and field crews including providing job assignments, information, direction, and daily checking of field notes.

Verifying the accuracy of field measurements and calculations.

• Help develop, implement, and monitor Business Development Plan for Geomatics with Practice Area Lead, and Business Development staff.
• Monitoring employee performance.
• Making sure that processes and procedures are in compliance with the overall organization’s guidelines.
• Inspiring and encouraging employees to perform their best.
• Assigning and supervising specific work tasks.
• Allocating resources within a team, department, group, or division.
• Reporting issues and performance to top-level management.
• Well-being fostering : Prioritizing mental health, work-life integration and enhances retention.
• Manager shapes day-to-day workplace experiences.

Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership :

• Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
• Represents their area of specialty within the practice and liaises with related individuals and practices.
• Routinely interacts with practice
• leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership.

Why GAI?

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve.

Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints.

We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include :

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity / Paternity / Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

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