Professional Land Surveyor - Operations Manager (Salt Lake City)

Wilson & Company Inc. is seeking a skilled and Licensed Professional Land Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to lead a team, manage project budgets, assign work to staff and manage production deadlines.  While overseeing surveys and the production of deliverables, ensuring the integrity of quality. The Licensed Professional Land Surveyor will work on various projects, collaborating with engineering teams to provide essential surveying data.

Key Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will be able to satisfy a majority of the following tasks, and necessary skills to perform.

• Utah Professional Surveying license, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• Ability to supervise multiple field crews.
• Excellent Leadership skills.
• Ability to create and assist with proposals and key pursuits.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and construction teams to provide essential surveying data for project planning and their execution.
• Plan and schedule field surveys, ensuring that survey activities align with project timelines and client requirements.
• Manage and allocate resources, including surveying equipment and personnel, to ensure efficient and timely completion of surveys.
• Proficient in Boundary Retracement Surveys.
• Full understanding of field calculations.
• Ability to complete deed research.
• Higher knowledge of computer software.
• Knowledge of Survey Coordinate Systems.
• Ability to perform calibrations and adjustments.
• Responsible for geodetic control network adjustment and other surveying office tasks.
• Monitor progress of survey activities, identify potential delays or issues, and provide regular updates to project teams and clients.
• Ensure that surveys are conducted in accordance with industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement quality assurance measures to maintain the highest standards of accuracy in surveying data.
• Maintain accurate records of survey data, field notes, and related documentation. Prepare reports for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, advancements in surveying technology, and changes in regulations affecting land surveying.
• Interact with clients to understand their surveying needs, address inquiries, and provide updates on survey progress.
• Train and supervise surveying staff as needed, ensuring that they adhere to best practices and safety standards.
• Identify potential challenges or obstacles in the surveying process and proactively implement solutions to overcome them.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization of surveying procedures.