Field Survey Technical Manager

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🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $125.6k - $174.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🔴 Lead

👔 Manager

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Michael Baker International

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1001 - 5000 employees

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Defense • Logistics

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, specializing in design, planning, architecture, environmental management, construction, and program management. The company serves U. S. federal, state, and municipal governments, as well as foreign allied governments and various commercial clients. With more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations, Michael Baker fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration to address challenges faced by clients and communities nationwide.

📋 Description

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for field survey operations throughout California • Mentor, coach, and develop Chiefs of Parties and field leadership personnel • Establish, implement, and maintain field surveying standards, procedures, and best practices • Ensure consistency in field methodologies, data collection procedures, project execution, and quality standards • Perform technical reviews of field procedures, workflows, calculations, and deliverables • Develop and implement training programs for field personnel • Monitor staffing needs, workforce capabilities, and technical competencies • Partner with Project Managers, Project Surveyors, Mapping Managers, CAD personnel, and other technical leaders • Assist with resource planning, staffing coordination, scheduling, and equipment deployment • Lead evaluation and implementation of new technologies, equipment, software, and field workflows • Ensure care, maintenance, calibration, security, and accountability of field equipment and vehicles • Support quality control initiatives, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions • Assist with project planning, field work plans, risk assessments, safety planning, and execution strategies • Participate in proposal development, scope reviews, fee estimates, staffing plans, and project pursuits • Support recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, development, and retention of field personnel • Assist with organizational planning and workforce forecasting • Promote safety, accountability, professional ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement • Participate in industry organizations and professional development activities • Perform technical surveying analyses and project support as needed • Directly supervise Chiefs of Parties and designated field leadership personnel throughout California • Participate in employee evaluations, performance development, and career path development • Work closely with the Field Survey Team Lead to ensure consistent operational execution and workforce utilization

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in land surveying and field survey operations • California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required • Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field preferred; an equivalent combination of education, professional credentials, and relevant experience may be considered • Advanced knowledge of topographic mapping, control, and construction staking • Strong knowledge of survey equipment, GNSS technologies, robotic total stations, digital levels, terrestrial scanning, mobile LiDAR, UAV systems, and emerging survey technologies • Experience developing technical standards, procedures, quality controls, and training programs • Experience with project planning, staffing coordination, scheduling, and resource management • Working knowledge of Trimble Business Center, Star*Net, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam • Strong understanding of data quality management, quality assurance, and field-to-office workflows • Ability to effectively collaborate with clients, Project Managers, Project Surveyors, technical staff, and senior leadership • Candidates are subject to pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance • 401k Retirement Plan • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability • Professional and personal development • Generous paid time off • Commuter and wellness benefit