Survey Manager

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we're building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee's have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Minimum 7 years survey experience required, with at least 5 years' experience as lead project surveyor/project manager on all types of land surveying projects.
• Candidates should possess a passion for building client relationships, leveraging Technology, and marketing engineering/surveying services and an ability to manage staff.
• The Survey Manager is accountable for the successful management of assigned projects.
• The Survey Manager is also responsible for marketing and client development, technical quality, profitability, schedule, project staff coordination, client communications, negotiating specific scope of work and fees, client follow-up, and billing/collections.
• The Survey Manager must maintain superior relationships with each of his/her clients.
• Direct communication with the Regional Survey Practice Leader is essential.
• The Survey Manager may manage several projects and tasks, and will be responsible for completing those tasks, simultaneously.
• Will be responsible for, but not limited to: Preparing detailed project proposals/budgets for the Regional Practice Leader's review and approval. *Conducting "kick-off" and interim project status meetings with the project team to discuss tasks, schedules, budgets, etc. *Completing each project on time and on budget. *Monitoring project schedules and budgets throughout the project life. *Leading formal Project Reviews. *Determining if a contract needs to be amended and immediately seeks approval from the Client and supervisor when changes in a project's budget or scope are necessary. *Serving as primary client contact for selected projects. *Monitoring project's adherence to company standards, including Quality Control and Quality Assurance specifications and CADD standards. *Documenting the performance of project team members through completion of Project Staff Reviews. *With approval of the Regional Survey Practice Leader, oversee the hiring and mentoring of all field and office survey personnel in the local KCI office.

Position Requirements

• Should be fluent in the use of Microstation OpenRoads and/or Autocadd Civil 3D and familiar with State mapping standards.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to prepare proposals, cost estimates, plats, legal descriptions and sketches, roadway databases, topographic surveys, compute survey data, etc.
• Qualified candidate should have experience with both public and private clients.
• Experience with Leica Software (Infinity, Captivate, Cyclone) a plus.
• Experience with 3D scanning and modelling a plus.
• Experience with remote sensing a plus.
• Experience with field to finish workflows a plus.
• Candidates must be a registered surveyor. Multi-state licensure a plus.

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 7 -12 years of experience required.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.