Senior Survey Manager

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Requisition ID : 17904

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)

• 401(k) plan with employer matching

• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)

• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance

• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)

• Short and long-term disability plans

• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

The Senior Manager Survey reports directly to the Senior Director of the Land Department providing essential leadership and direction to the Manager of Technical Survey, Supervisor of Field Survey and Survey Lead. Position is accountable for the performance and results of the Survey department. Manages vendor relationships with multiple consulting firms and oversees the on-call contract deliverables. Position is responsible for developing operational objectives and communicating a strategic vision for the department. Position develops and maintains tactical relationships with internal SRP customers to develop departmental plans and manages resources accordingly. Position provides strategic direction for process improvements and policies. Position is responsible for survey capital and O&M budget sufficient to maintain and advance the department’s capabilities and productivity.

What You'll Do

• Provide effective leadership and direction to the Manager of Technical Survey, Supervisor of Field Survey, Survey Lead and professional indirect reports. Delegates assignments and objectives to subordinate managers.

• Provide strategic direction for department goals and objectives. Develops long/short term business plans, organizational priorities and maintains key productivity indicators for the Survey Department.

• Provide expertise and support on land surveying issues to external customers and internal stakeholders, employees and service groups.

• Promote a safety culture and ensure safety procedures are in compliance with Local, State and Federal Safety practicing.

• Maintain and improve professional knowledge of industry developments and stay up to date on new trends in the land surveying industry.

• Manage vendor relationships with multiple consulting firms and oversees the on-call contract deliverables.

• Monitor resource availability and develop organizational objectives, solutions and processes for the effective operation of the Survey department.

• Cultivate relationships with technical support departments to anticipate changes impacting the Survey Department’s operational effectiveness.

• Collaborate with internal design and construction groups to develop new procedures ensuring the efficient utilization of survey data.

• Collaborates with internal customers to anticipate future internal/external customer needs and develop solutions.

• Communicates strategic direction for department organizational objectives.

• Accountable for Survey managerial staff performance and the results of the Survey department.

What It Takes To Succeed

• Minimum of seven years of experience managing/supervising a land survey workforce and a minimum of eight years of professional land surveying experience as a licensed land surveyor.

• Proven experience managing land surveying professionals in the production of survey products for land boundary, easements, civil construction and litigation.

• Effective experience managing land surveying professionals through change due to new technology, sustainability and client/customer needs.

• Proven ability to adapt existing processes to meet the needs of a demanding technological environment.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify workforce trends, diagnose problems and develop solutions.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Must possess a collaborative and growth mindset that emphasizes working together, sharing ideas, and leveraging collective intelligence.

Experience

Must have a minimum of eight years of cumulative and progressive experience as a manager or supervisor of a land survey workforce.

Arizona Professional Registered Land Surveyor license required.

Certified Federal Land Surveyor required.

Education

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment.

Testing and Certifications

For specific list of training certifications contact departmental manager.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

Nearest Major Market: Phoenix