Survey Manager

Ardurra is seeking a Survey Manager to join our staff in Oakdale, Sacramento or San Jose, CA.

Primary Function

Manages the full life cycle (proposal-initiation-execution/control-closeout) of surveying projects for Ardurra Northern California Operations.

This includes managing all activities related to project scope, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communications, resources, procurement, and risk elements required to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility.

The Project Manager’s overall objective is to build and maintain a positive client relationship, and to achieve or exceed the estimated profit margin for the project.

Primary Duties


* Writing proposals and negotiating with government agencies


* Reviews assigned project(s) after award to determine work procedures/sequences, develop schedules, budgets, and billing.


* Establishes contractor-client liaison network to keep all interested parties informed of project planning, start date, and work progress.


* Oversees field crew work and CAD drafting work and sees that responsibilities are assigned, and execution of tasks are begun and completed according to schedule.


* Review, sign / seal, and delivery of survey product consistent with CA Statutes, client expectations and best surveying procedures and practices


* Maintains a continuing business relationship with major clients.

Education/Qualifications:


* California Professional Land Surveyor license (required)


* Degree with survey related courses (preferred)


* Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience as a Survey Manager (required)


* Substantial knowledge in all areas of surveying, including boundary, leveling, GPS, topography, scanning; R/W plats and descriptions, including both field and office work


* Must have experience with PLSS, Easement/Right-of Way Surveys, Platting, ALTA’s, boundary surveys (retracement and route), property descriptions, topographic surveys, as-built surveys, and construction staking.


* Actively participate in office and field survey responsibilities as needed.


* Provide oversight, QA/QC for field survey work.


* Experience performing survey related research is desired.


* Possess substantial knowledge of principles of supervision, including coaching and mentoring, building good relationships, monitoring, and documenting performance, disciplinary processes, and motivating staff.


* Excellent writing and communication skills


* Strong skills and/or ability in the following: Coordinate work requests, establishing completion dates and scheduling.


* Writing project plans for projects


* General administrative tasks and processes


* Excellent writing and communication skills.

Salary: $100,000 - 140,000 (DOE)

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to ...