Field Survey Technical Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Provide technical guidance and supervision for field survey operations across California

• Mentor, coach, and nurture Chiefs of Parties and field leadership personnel

• Establish, implement, and uphold standards, procedures, and best practices for field surveying

• Ensure uniformity in field methodologies, data collection processes, project execution, and quality standards

• Conduct technical reviews of field procedures, workflows, calculations, and deliverables

• Design and execute training programs for field personnel

• Monitor staffing requirements, workforce capabilities, and technical proficiencies

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Surveyors, Mapping Managers, CAD personnel, and other technical leaders

• Assist in resource planning, staffing coordination, scheduling, and equipment deployment

• Lead the assessment and implementation of new technologies, equipment, software, and field workflows

• Ensure the care, maintenance, calibration, security, and accountability of field equipment and vehicles

• Support quality control initiatives, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions

• Assist with project planning, field work plans, risk assessments, safety planning, and execution strategies

• Engage in proposal development, scope reviews, fee estimates, staffing plans, and project pursuits

• Aid in recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, development, and retention of field personnel

• Assist with organizational planning and workforce forecasting

• Foster safety, accountability, professional ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Participate in industry organizations and professional development initiatives

• Conduct technical surveying analyses and project support as necessary

• Directly supervise Chiefs of Parties and designated field leadership personnel throughout California

• Take part in employee evaluations, performance development, and career path planning

• Collaborate closely with the Field Survey Team Lead to ensure consistent operational execution and workforce utilization

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in land surveying and field survey operations

• California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license is mandatory

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education, professional credentials, and relevant experience may be acceptable

• Advanced knowledge of topographic mapping, control, and construction staking

• Strong familiarity with survey equipment, GNSS technologies, robotic total stations, digital levels, terrestrial scanning, mobile LiDAR, UAV systems, and emerging survey technologies

• Experience in developing technical standards, procedures, quality controls, and training programs

• Proficiency in project planning, staffing coordination, scheduling, and resource management

• Working knowledge of Trimble Business Center, Star*Net, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam

• Strong understanding of data quality management, quality assurance, and field-to-office workflows

• Ability to effectively work with clients, Project Managers, Project Surveyors, technical staff, and senior leadership

• Candidates will be subject to pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

• Opportunities for professional and personal development

• Generous paid time off

• Commuter and wellness benefits