Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects is currently seeking a Senior Professional Surveyor to manage our Surveying Operation in Phoenix, AZ. This position will have a focus on marketing, business development, and sales to support growth of Wilson & Company’s existing surveying practice in the Arizona market.  This position will also be responsible for the business operations as it pertains to the Arizona survey operation. This includes hiring and managing staff resources, ensuring revenue and profitability targets, and ensuring that our projects are executed with a high level of quality and technical excellence.  The ideal candidate should be an experienced technical leader, project and personnel manager with a strong surveying background and proven history of fostering relationships in the Arizona surveying market.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs daily activities of the survey field crews and office staff. Ensures staff and resources are prioritized and aligned to meet the business requirements.
• Develop new survey business in the region.
• Preparation of survey scope, fees, and schedules in accordance with client requests.
• Establishes and maintains an effective staff through performance appraisals, staffing, and developing technical competence.
• Demonstrates sound surveying principles and a structured analytical approach to problem solving.
• Provides technical guidance, training, and support to their team.
• Maintains strong and proactive relationships with all functional areas in surveying to deliver optimal product solutions to the customer.
• Collaborates with other engineering managers to effectively grow the office.

Required Skills

• Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Broad understanding of surveying principles required.
• Skilled in project management, managing technical professionals, and demonstrated ability to lead and direct multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience with GPS collection and post-processing, terrestrial high-definition scanning, and post processing,

Required Experience

• 10 years of experience in surveying, advanced degree in surveying preferred.
• A Professional Surveyor licensed in the state of Arizona, or the ability to obtain within 12 months is preferred.
• Candidate must have established & proven client relationships.
• Experience that demonstrates successful management and financial responsibility of the surveying business.
• Excellence in managing project pursuits, preparing proposals, and working with marketing staff.
• The ability to attract and recruit high end talent to Wilson & Company with the ability to retain, develop, and promote.
• Ensure quality management with implementation of quality control standards.
• Occasional travel is required.

ABOUT US:

Wilson & Company has a rich history in surveying and mapping, and the right candidate will become part of our bright future. We provide multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, surveying, mapping, environmental, and planning services, and employ staff throughout 14 offices in 9 states. The firm was founded in 1932 and provides services to a diverse client base including railroads; municipal, state, and federal agencies; energy, industrial, and commercial companies; and private developers.

The cornerstone of our success is Higher Relationships, standards in Discipline, Intensity, Collaboration, Shared Ownership, and Solutions. Discipline is doing it right, with attention to details without exception. Intensity is doing what it takes to meet and exceed expectations. Collaboration is working together and bringing out the best in each other. Shared Ownership means we adopt the goals of others as our own. Finally, Solutions are achieved in a win-win environment. We value this commitment to Higher Relationships with our employees, clients, and the communities where we live and work. And for you, our culture intends to help you achieve personal and professional success. Come grow with us!

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.

• Effective communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Broad understanding of surveying principles required.
• Skilled in project management, managing technical professionals, and demonstrated ability to lead and direct multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience with GPS collection and post-processing, terrestrial high-definition scanning, and post processing,