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Deputy Survey Project Manager

Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Deputy Survey Project Manager to join our dynamic Transportation team in one of our Dayton, Cincinnati or Columbus offices, who will assist in taking the helm of transformative transportation geospatial infrastructure projects, driving innovation and precision every step of the way. From overseeing route surveys with cutting-edge technologies like photogrammetry, lidar (mobile, aerial, UAS and terrestrial), and advanced mapping techniques, to managing right-of-way maps, construction surveys, and state land surveying services, your leadership will help shape the future.

Collaborating with dynamic, cross-functional teams, you’ll craft detailed, high-quality deliverables that meet and exceed expectations. Your role goes beyond project leadership—you’ll build lasting client partnerships, foster growth opportunities, and secure repeat business with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and local municipalities.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

  • Project Leadership

    • Assist in management of projects related to surveying for transportation infrastructure.
    • Prepares scopes of work and estimates for survey and mapping projects, including review of manhour estimates to ensure compliance against budgeted hours
    • Provides technical expertise and leadership in the project definition and planning phases.
    • Participate in scoping meetings with clients to determine project needs and requirements
    • Coordinate planning, scheduling, and data development processes.
    • Collaborate with senior management to resolve schedule and budget challenges as they arise and implement corrective action plans when deviations from budgets and/or schedules are evident. 
    • Keeps accurate notes, records, and meeting minutes to document workflow procedures and client standards.

    Team Collaboration

    • Analyze project resource needs and work with internal survey, photogrammetry and lidar teams to create detailed scopes, budgets and schedules for projects.
    • Responsible for advancement of project quality control and quality assurance processes, including updating project status documentation as deliverables are completed.
    • Works with team leaders to perform project assignments, drive resource planning, and assist in development of skills of other personnel.
    • Collaborate with survey, photogrammetry and lidar teams to deliver detailed and accurate project deliverables.
    • Provide oversight, reporting, and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

    Technical Expertise

    • Performs QA/QC for difficult or complex boundary surveys and provides documented feedback for production staff to implement in future deliverables.
    • Review and perform quality control of final AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bentley Open Roads Designer mapping deliverables, often derived from multiple technologies.
    • Assists with the preparation of roadway right-of-way plans and conducts QA/QC of right-of-way plans.
    • Prepares or reviews survey reports and legal descriptions.
    • Performs research and interpretation of government files, utilities, and public records documents.
    • Assist in management and execution of various types of surveys using conventional and advanced technologies (photogrammetry, lidar)

    Client Relationship Management

    • Contribute to the growth of the organization by identifying opportunities for client expansion including State DOTs, transit authorities, cities and/or counties within Ohio.
    • Acts as technical expertise and representative of the firm at various functions, as needed
    • Foster repeat business by ensuring client satisfaction and delivering quality projects.
    • Develop and improve strategies to increase engagement with Ohio DOT and other stakeholders.

What You Will Bring:

  • Licensure/Certification

    • LSIT Certification required, Ohio PLS a plus.

    Experience and Proficiency

    • 10+ years in the Survey/Geospatial industry.
    • 3+ years managing survey/geospatial transportation tasks.
    • Bachelor's Degree required
    • ODOT project experience preferred.
    • Proficient in surveying techniques and geospatial technologies (e.g., lidar, photogrammetry).
    • Working knowledge of industry-standard software (e.g., MicroStation ORD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center).
    • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
    • Ability to translate technical geospatial concepts into understandable language for non-technical stakeholders.
    • Must be able to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the business community.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
    • Possess attention to detail and accept an ownership mentality for ensuring data accuracy, deliverable quality, and adherence to established procedures, standards and policies.
    • Possess a proactive mindset to anticipate risks and ask questions before problems grow.
    • Strong organization skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

    Other Requirements

    • Ability to travel for client visits, conferences and company functions.
    • Pre-employment verification, drug screening and satisfactory driving record required.

 

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
  • Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

 

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$87,100 - $108,900 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

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