Survey Office Practice Leader

Gaskins + LeCraw has joined the Pape-Dawson family!

Pape-Dawson is seeking a full-time Survey Office Practice Leader based in our Chattanooga office. This position is responsible for overseeing the planning and directing of a land surveying or geospatial practice. This role requires technical oversight of staff and leading proposal preparation for practice area. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong client relationships and actively participate in business development.
• Limited project management
• Oversee performance of office practice through profitability, budget control, AR/unbilled, WIP, etc. 
• Develop annual business plan projections
• Maintain metrics and performance for the practice against the business plan.
• Coordinate with other practice leaders in managing work between practice areas
• Manage staff capacity, utilization, and projections
• Evaluate hiring needs and hire top-tier talent
• Oversee QA/QC program in the practice
• Mentor staff within the practice
• Establish and maintain an effective system of communications throughout the practice.
• Delegate authority to the Project Managers and ensure effective performance of all assigned functions
• Maintain professionalism, morale, and equity within the practice through example
• Have an active role in building community relationships
• Additional related duties as needed

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's or Associate degree
• 5+ years of managerial experience within land surveying
• Expert knowledge in the practice area
• Apply a broad knowledge of surveying principles and geomatics expertise to solve complex problems
• Effective internal and external communication skills
• Will be a member of one or more professional groups and often will have an active role in building relationships within the community
• Professional Land Surveyor license in Tennessee, or ability to achieve