Land Survey Project Manager I - Construction & Survey

An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Land Survey Project Manager I to join our growing Construction and Survey team in Vernon Hills, IL.

How you will make an impact:

The Land Survey Project Manager I will report to the Senior Project Manager or Division Director and perform a variety of technical engineering work involving both field and office support of land surveying project. This position also includes operating various types of equipment, performing related mathematical computations, and project management. This role is a exempt, salaried, position. We offer a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for at least two (2) survey crews, scheduling, work progress, and ensuring that task, project schedules, proposal requirements, and budgets are met, along with working collaboratively with other Project Managers to manage and maintain staff schedule and forecast.
• Field visits to ensure staff operates survey instruments, conducts basic field adjustments, maintains neat and orderly field notes, utilizes hand-held data collectors/computerized software and performs research required to complete surveys and staking appropriately and GHA standards.
• Perform QA/QC and make recommendations for changes. Responsible for completing quality control reviews of existing condition surveys, boundary surveys, and various Plats.
• Utilize various surveying, engineering, management, and word processing software including Trimble Business Center, and other programs used within the division.
• Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives, attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, and attending systems/management training.

Why GHA?

Join our dynamic team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth. We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO), seven paid holidays, and additional floating holidays. New parents can take advantage of our Parental Leave, while our Educational Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement programs empower you to continue your education and advance your career. Our health and well-being are our priority, which is why we provide robust health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with FSA and HSA spending accounts. Secure your future with our 401k Profit Sharing, Bonus Programs, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For added peace of mind, we offer Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, and Legal insurance. With our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Join us and be a part of a team that values and invests in you!

 EDUCATION:

• Related Bachelor’s Degree required in field related to the projects managed.
•  Formal training in project management preferred.  

EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE:

• Six (6) years of land surveying or related project experience including four (4) years as a major contributor on contract deliverable development or project leader.
• This position requires a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license, Survey Intern (SI) license, or Certified Survey Technician (CST) Level IV Certificate.
• Experience participating in industry professional societies preferred.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License and registered insured personal vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Perform at a high level in staff management, client management or a combination of both as summarized below.
  • Generate up to $750,000 in revenue as a client manager.
  • Manage a staff of up to three (3) direct reports with responsibilities that include:
    • Completes yearly goals development and achievement
    • Conducts yearly performance reviews and provides input on compensation adjustments
    • Plans staff career development and facilitates desired training
• Ability to independently identify, evaluate, select, and apply engineering criteria and standards to manage the delivery of project scope including the development of technical documents across several engineering disciplines.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the requirements and processes of medium complexity projects sufficient for developing work plans and reviewing work products.
• Use project management tools to monitor project schedule, budget and manpower requirements and communicate those expectations to project team. This includes completing draft project invoices for review and approval.
• Ability to shift team priorities when needed during project development.
• Perform site visits to observe and/or troubleshoot complex issues when required.
• Lead project-related communication and meetings with clients and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley MicroStation OpenRoads Designer is required.
• Ability to lead the development of project proposals or lead specific elements of the proposal.
• Proficiency with software products:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • PDF editing software (Adobe, Bluebeam, etc.)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD system to draft/calculate detailed topographic, right-of-way, Survey Plans, boundary and ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey drawings such as those needed for highway plans, site/land development, municipal improvement projects, and water control projects.
• Ability to competently read and interpret civil, architectural, and structural drawings, including complex details.
• The ability to coordinate between professional, support staff, and quality control, have good interpersonal skills, and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. and is responsible for ensuring all work is completed in accordance with current standards of practice for land surveying.
• Proficient in writing and interpreting Legal Descriptions, Title Commitments, and preparing plats of surveys, and complex survey documents under a Professional Land Surveyor.
• The ability to analyze problematic situations, seek relevant data, diagnosing information to solve problems, and generalizing alternative solutions to find the best solution.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• May require periodic travel up to 30%.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:
GHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.