Project Surveyor

Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending site and architectural design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications.  Woolpert is certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work®.  We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. 

Woolpert’s Geospatial Survey Discipline is seeking a technical data manager to report to our Denver, CO office responsible for managing a group of mobile/terrestrial lidar technicians and supporting geospatial scanning and mapping projects nationwide. This position is primarily responsible for feature extraction, staff training, team management, cost estimating, scheduling, technical oversight, and project reporting for lidar specific projects. The position is key in establishing and improving internal and external client relationships, growth, and assisting our project management teams with securing repeat opportunities within a client base. Qualified candidates will have experience with mobile and terrestrial lidar technology, excellent communication and computer skills, experience with GPS/RTK, mobile and terrestrial lidar sensors, IMU, and DME technology. Additionally, qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree, 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.

• Perform technical aspects of specified deliverables, lead a team of technical staff in creating deliverables, and ensure that QA/QC procedures are employed consistent with scope, schedule, and budget.

• Review scope and schedule of proposals to develop budgets for completing technical aspects of a project.
• Manage extraction tasks, project schedule, budget, and quality, and escalate unresolved issues to the team leader.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and workflows.
• Work in concert with mobile lidar team to develop and implement project QA/QC standards.
• Execute R&D efforts and develop new workflows.
• Communicate project status updates as needed.
• Assist in firm marketing initiatives (such as attending conferences and trade shows).
• Create formal presentations and/or publish articles for professional/trade/civic organizations.
• Develop/mentor junior staff members through scheduled training sessions and regular staff engagement.
• Feature extraction production support as projects dictate.

• High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of professional geospatial related experience.
• Practical knowledge of survey and lidar principles as well as DOT specifications.
• Working knowledge of software associated with lidar and survey data processing.
• Experience with the following software packages: TopoDOT, Microstation Connect, OpenRoads Designer, Leica Pegasus Manager/Leica MMS Software (Cyclone), Terra Solid, BIM – Revit, Civil 3D, and ArcGIS.
• Proven ability to effectively present information before groups of clients or employees.
• Experience with reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to work independently and with a team to bring projects to completion.
• Display a focus on innovation and process improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and data management skills.

Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial firm that delivers value to clients by blending design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert has been recognized for several years as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work®. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. Because of our growth, we are seeking an experienced lidar extraction manager to support our Denver, CO office.

BENEFITS: 

• We offer interesting work, performance-based opportunities for advancement, generous compensation, and a first-rate benefit and incentives package. 
• While benefits packages are individualized, they generally contain the following components:
  • Medical, dental, prescription drug, vision, life, accident and disability insurance
  • Vacation, sick leave, bereavement and holiday pay
  • Flexible spending account and matching 401(k) program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flextime
  • Relocation and moving assistance
  • Continuing education and tuition reimbursement
  • Profit-sharing program and professional registration bonus
  • Other recognition and award programs throughout the year
• Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000. Compensation offered will be based on factors such as individual education, experience, qualifications, skillset, and/or location.

About Woolpert

Leading Innovation and Integrity... 

As members of a leading design, geospatial and infrastructure management firm, Woolpert employees inspire each other to be the best through their ingenuity, diversity, and vision. With projects that contribute to the sustainability, security, and efficiency of federal, local and private-sector clients across the U.S. and abroad, our employees appreciate rewarding careers that contribute to advances in the Architectural/Engineering industry while also knowing they’re serving the needs of some of the best communities and organizations around the world.

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn...

As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/ 

Learn more about our “Great Place To Work” certification: http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/woolpert-inc   

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn...
As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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