Senior Land Surveyor Manager

Senior Land Surveyor Manager Sanbell | Ventura, CA Full-Time | In-Person | MondayFriday Compensation: $69$89/hour The Surveyors Behind It. Intelligent Infrastructure. Enduring Communities. Every road that handles rush hour without a second thought, every water system that just works, and every streetscape that makes a neighborhood feel like home rather than an afterthought - someonetook the first step to make that happen. Someone located the property line, staked the construction site, mapped the boundaries, gathered the critical data, and provided the spatial insights needed for the design, engineering, and long-term infrastructure management.Someone combined proven methods with innovative technology to create enduring communities. We'relooking for that someone. Were looking forthe surveyors behind it. Your Impact Sanbell is looking for an experienced California-licensed Professional Land Surveyor to lead our Land Survey Department in Ventura. As Senior Land Surveyor Manager, youll have ownership well beyond individual survey projects. Youll lead and develop the survey team, oversee project quality and profitability, strengthen client relationships, and help grow Sanbells surveying business throughout the region. This is an opportunity for an experienced survey professional who wants to combine technical expertise with department leadership, client strategy, and business development at a growing multidisciplinary engineering and design firm. Youll be responsible for the performance and continued development of Sanbells Land Survey Department, including: Leading, hiring, training, and developing survey professionalsSetting department priorities, workloads, schedules, and project budgetsEnsuring the accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of survey workManaging project scope, profitability, deadlines, and client commitmentsBuilding relationships with existing clients while developing new businessIntroducing new survey technology, equipment, workflows, and standardsServing as a senior technical resource for the department and broader organization What Youll Do Lead the Survey Department Manage the day-to-day performance and priorities of the Land Survey DepartmentHire, train, mentor, and support survey staffAssign work and balance resources across active projectsMaintain and enforce Sanbells quality standardsEvaluate department equipment and technology needs and make recommendations to company leadership Drive Successful Projects Serve as Project Manager or Task Manager based on project needsEstablish project schedules and budgets and monitor performance against bothReview monthly invoicing and help ensure project profitabilityOversee proposals, change orders, and support contract negotiationsReview and sign survey documents, exhibits, maps, and contractsPerform and oversee survey data processing and analysis Build Strong Client Relationships Maintain trusted relationships with Sanbells existing clientsEnsure client commitments are understood and consistently metResolve project, authorization, and payment issues when necessaryDevelop relationships with prospective clients and identify opportunities for new workRepresent Sanbell at client meetings, public hearings, and industry events Advance the Practice Stay current on emerging surveying technology and equipmentDevelop and implement improved procedures, workflows, and technical standardsPartner with company leadership on significant project, client, and operational matters What You Bring Active Professional Land Surveyor license (PLS/LS) in California10+ years of experience working with land development-oriented civil engineering firms2+ years of project management experienceExtensive experience with Civil 3DStrong understanding of COGO-based softwareStrong knowledge of land surveying practices, project execution, and quality standardsDemonstrated leadership and organizational skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressureSelf-motivated, collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across teams What We Bring Employer-Paid Medical InsuranceEmployer-Paid Dental and Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability InsurancePaid Parental Leave ProgramHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributionFSA Dependent Care Plan (Section 129)Reimbursement for Certification and License ExpensesEmployer-Paid Life InsuranceFlexible Work HoursBonus PayTuition AssistanceAnd MORE Why Sanbell Sanbell is a world class, award-winning multi-disciplinary engineering, community planning, and design firm with over 300 cool + smart +talent + people (CSTP) in 13 offices located in Montana, Colorado, Nevada, California, Texas, and Washington. Were regional enough to know our markets and large enough to bring serious resources to every project. Sanbell is an equal opportunity employer. Sanbell 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.