Full-time · Chico, US
We are a multi-disciplinary team of architects, engineers, surveyors and planners who have been serving Northern California communities for almost 40 years. We work in a welcoming community that offers culture, art, incredible outdoor adventures, and easy driving access to epic weekend destinations.
We hire brilliant professionals who are excellent at their craft and align well with our mission and values. We have worked hard to define our culture so that who we are and how we approach our work is crystal clear.
Our mission is our passion: We Exist to Develop People Who Enhance Our Communities. Our core values are Learning, Ownership and Teamcentric, and these sum up how we “show up” for our clients and each other. For us, these aren’t just words on a piece of paper, they are what we live into as a team and aspire to daily.
That’s the kind of work environment you can expect at NorthStar. Sound appealing?
Welcome to NorthStar.
Your job responsibilities
Client Development
Oversee the preparation of calculations, plans, maps, details and specifications
Stamp and sign prepared documents
Perform marketing
Prepare estimates and contracts
Responsible for budget control and client satisfaction
Maintain quality control
Maintain professional and community involvement
Coordinate with other departments
Meet with clients, contractors, agencies, and others
Supervise, train, and mentor employees
Participate in the selection of new staff
Perform job-site visits
Project Management with final level for project accountability and responsibility
What you must have to apply
Professional Land Surveyor License (PLS) in the State of California
10+ years of experience in surveying, including field experience in construction, land development or related surveys
At least three years of experience as an Associate Surveyor
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with related major course work may be substituted for 4 years of experience
Project Management and leadership experience in a team-based environment
Experience in marketing, client development, project management, and managing budgets.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, survey software, related technical tools
Demonstrated record of successful project completion, budget control and client satisfaction
Possession of valid California Driver’s License and clear DMV Report
What we prefer you have
Previous experience in personnel management, team leadership, and employee development
Knowledge in the principals, practices, and techniques for surveying and mapping
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in field survey procedures and operation of field survey equipment
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, and policies
Proficiency in the use of personal computers, word processing and spread sheet software
Ability to make complex computations and to check plans, maps, calculations, legal descriptions, and specifications
Physical Demands
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and/or near moving mechanical parts or in precarious positions. The employee is occasionally exposed to traffic, hazardous plants, insects, reptiles, and animals.
Additional
Some local and/or out of town travel is required
Compensation and Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
The information provided in this job posting is a summary of the full job description and is intended to provide an overview of areas of responsibility, skills, knowledge, and abilities associated with the position. A full copy of the job description is available upon request*.*