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MacKay Sposito is seeking a Project Surveyor to join our survey team in Vancouver, Washington. You will have an opportunity to work with our multi-disciplined team of engineers, land surveyors, land use planners, landscape architects and environmental permitting specialists on a wide range of projects serving the energy, land development and public works market sectors. This position will involve working on a dynamic range of projects, directing the work of field and office technical staff and ensuring the adherence of professional survey quality assurance, and control processes and procedures.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what's best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.   
• Strong business development team - This position is supported by a talented, organized, and proven business development team and processes
• Excellent reputation - Through our nearly 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You'll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• We give back to the community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
• Produce Topographic Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Short Plats, Subdivision Plats and Record of Survey drawings.
• Perform construction staking calculations, communicate with contractors and perform daily QA/QC on staking work.
• Write descriptions of property boundaries for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
• Research and develop work plans for survey projects.
• Coordinate with survey crews to perform project goals.
• Maintain current knowledge of local, state, case and federal laws as they pertain to survey projects.
• Manage survey projects, monitor project budgets and review invoices and billing charges related to survey projects.
• Provide scope and fee proposals for surveying services.

Qualifications:

• Must have experience managing Survey projects in Washington and/or Oregon.
• LSIT license preferred but not required
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in managing Survey Projects
• Proficiency with Civil 3D required.
• Experience with Trimble Business Center required.
• Experience with MicroStation preferred.
• Demonstrated project management skills including project scoping, estimating fees, progress reporting and invoicing.
• Experience performing boundary resolutions, topographic surveys, ALTA Surveys, subdivision plats, construction staking calculations, and preparation of legal descriptions.
• Experience supervising and managing field crews.
• Strong communication skills and capable of mentoring and training other technical staff.
• Must be a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail.

Our Values:

At MacKay Sposito, we're serious about our work, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other's company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest, and dedicated to the team and their work.

We believe in constructive candor with our clients and colleagues - sharing our full knowledge and expertise to allow for fully informed decisions. By