FDOT Project Surveyor

POSITION SUMMARY

As an FDOT project surveyor, you will assist in scanning, construction staking, GIS, BIM, boundary, and topographic survey projects. You will draft maps and topographic surveys, build 3D models, and assist field crews. Project Surveyors must demonstrate a more comprehensive knowledge of surveys and field operations. The individual in this position is well-versed in the day-to-day operational functions of a field and/or office survey organization under the direction of an FDOT Project Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Aid the Surveying Project Director in the completion of design surveys, the completion of R/W Maps, and the preparation of legal descriptions using FDOT scope requirements.
• Prepare required FDOT reports that support field surveys, as needed.
• Supervise Survey Technicians as they prepare Surveys and Maps for completeness and schedule.
• Perform survey calculations and analyze survey data to prepare survey maps, plats, and right of way maps.
• Coordinate and assist in preparing project estimates and schedules.
• Aid in the drafting of the Mapping Product should the schedule demand.
• Write and review legal descriptions.
• Work as a field crew member, if needed.
• Coordinate findings with the project engineers.
• Ensure the QC process has been completed before the survey products advance to the project manager's review.
• Train assistants and helpers by directing their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.
• Serve as a team leader, emphasizing technical abilities, leadership skills, or management abilities on FDOT survey projects.
• Communicate with clients and agency personnel, as necessary.
• May work with other teams, departments, and/or offices to ensure that expert staff is consulted when appropriate for a project concern/issue.
• Responsible for control of work-in-process, ensuring accurate client billings, and conducting outstanding accounts receivable and collection efforts on his/her projects.
• Guide the field and office crew members in the performance of their duties and mentor and coach them to advance within the survey profession as their individual abilities allow
• May perform light office duties including but not limited to filing, making copies, and scanning.
• May carry out other duties as assigned by management.