Senior Professional Surveyor & Mapper

Description

Purpose & Need

Surveying and mapping are essential early steps in any infrastructure development projects. They provide engineers with accurate starting points by defining project limits, assessing current conditions, identifying geographical features, corroborating data, and creating quality maps. You will work closely on a part-time basis, with one of PGA’s key clients on local projects throughout the Tampa Bay region. Serving as a trusted subject matter expert and project manager for this client, you will foster long-term relationships to support PGA's strategic development goals. 

What You’ll Do

• Manage and supervise all surveying and mapping activities for your market area, adhering to project schedules and requirements
• Collaborate with clients and project stakeholders to understand project goals, scope, and deliverables.
• Prepare and review project proposals, cost estimates, and work plans for client approval
• Ensure compliance with state and federal standards, specifications, and surveying procedures throughout project execution
• Utilize advanced surveying equipment, software, and methodologies to perform accurate field surveys and measurements
• Conduct surveys for highway alignments, right-of-way boundaries, control points, and topographic features
• Prepare and review survey plats, legal descriptions, right-of-way maps, and other survey-related documents
• Ensure proper geodetic control and coordinate systems are established and maintained
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders regarding surveying and mapping matters
• Seek opportunities for additional projects along with collaborating with business development teams to secure new contracts

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree or experience in lieu of degree 
• 6+ years post licensure experience
• Florida Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) or Professional Surveyors & Mappers (PSM) license
• Micro Station SS10 and OpenRoads (ORD), AutoCAD and Civil 3D experience is preferred 

What You’ll Bring

• In-depth knowledge of FDOT surveying and mapping standards, specifications, and procedures
  Proficiency in using surveying equipment, such as total stations, GPS receivers, and data collectors
• Advanced skills in surveying and mapping software, such as AutoCAD, GIS, and FDOT-specific tools (e.g., Geopak, MicroStation, ORD)
• Familiarity with engineering design and construction practices
• Skills to coach, mentor, and motivate employees
• Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you meet some of the listed criteria but not all, we still encourage you to apply. You might be a good fit for another role we have available!

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In support of Patel, Greene and Associates’ mission to “elevate our families, communities, and profession,” we are committed to gathering the highest caliber of talent and creating an environment for each to collaborate and achieve their highest potential, ultimately delivering superior work to our clients. That means every position at PGA is open to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, military service, or other non-merit factor. Our criteria is simple—you must be kind, hard-working, team-oriented, and have the potential to be excellent at your job. By following this approach, we have built a diverse team that has made PGA one of the best firms to work for in our industry.