Chief Land Surveyor

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and oversee all land surveying operations for infrastructure projects including highways, roads, bridges, railways, airports, dams, levees, pipelines, and utilities.
  • Determine survey requirements for projects. Select appropriate survey methods and equipment.
  • Research legal records, deeds, maps, and other documents to obtain survey data. Identify rights-of-way, boundaries, elevations, contours, and other features.
  • Lead field survey teams. Coordinate daily activities and assign tasks. Train and mentor survey technicians and assistants.
  • Oversee data collection and verification. Ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare and certify legal descriptions, survey reports, maps, profiles, and other documents.
  • Coordinate with government agencies, engineering firms, construction contractors and other stakeholders. Provide expert testimony in legal matters as needed.
  • Oversee surveying compliance with legal rules, regulations, and standards. Maintain licensing requirements.
  • Evaluate new surveying technology and techniques. Recommend improved procedures and equipment.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, and staffing for the surveying department.


Skills

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
  • 8+ years survey experience including 5+ years in a supervisory role.
  • Expert knowledge of land surveying principles, methods, tools, and regulations.
  • Strong technical, analytical, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with surveying software and equipment.


Post date: 22 August 2024
Publisher: Bayt
Post date: 22 August 2024
Publisher: Bayt