Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager - RPLS a MUST with 5+ years of post-licensure progressive experience to join our Austin or Houston, TX offices.
In this position, you will act as an Operations Manager/Senior Operations Manager in the execution of various public and private sector geospatial assignments. You will direct teams of technicians and field crews to complete large-scale public and private works improvement projects, while coordinating responsibilities with other discipline leads at the company.
Responsibilities
- Support and lead business development efforts
- Lead, mentor, and manage team members through continuous performance management to include goal setting, coaching, feedback and one-on-one meetings
- Collaborate with other departments and discipline leads in scheduling objectives and project milestones
- Foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and professional growth
- Represent the firm professionally in meetings with existing and prospective clients, and at industry events and conferences
- Oversee and execute land surveying activities, including boundary analysis for large-scale corridor, route, and commercial land surveys
- Manage project time-lines and budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to project deliverables
- Sign and seal surveys, maps, and other survey-related documents as the responsible professional
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
- Promote and enforce safe work practices for team members
- Perform in-process quality control of survey field activities, calculations, and project deliverables
Qualifications
- Licensed as a Registered Professional Land Surveyor in Texas
- 5+ years of post-licensure progressive experience
- Associates or Bachelor Degree in Geomatics preferred
- Strong technical skills, including experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and Civil3D preferred
- Extensive knowledge of surveying software and geospatial technologies
- Strong understanding of land surveying principles, practices, and methodologies
- Strong leadership, managerial, and supervisory experience
- Strong communication, writing, organizational, and analytical skills
- Requires a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas