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This position can be located at any Duke Energy location that has vacancy near Cincinnati, OH or Nashville, TN. The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs.

Position Summary

These positions are responsible for managing survey vendor contracts (Land Surveying Coordinator) to provide quality land surveying services in a safe and cost effective manner. This position will focus mainly on supporting gas customers, but may also assist in supporting electric customers. Detail of activities associated with land surveying projects include: develop project scope, calculate an in-house estimate for each project, generate request for quotes for cost and timeframes, initiate the data entry into the work management tool, monitor contractors and projects to assure quality/schedules/budgets are met, process invoices, review and perform quality checks on survey project deliverables for quality and compliance, deliver the finished products to the customer or requester, and close out projects in the work management tool. This individual should have a broad understanding of land survey concepts and need to utilize the resources of regionally located professional service providers in order to meet the demands of the customers. This individual will also be required to be a problem solver for customers and employees with a vision for applying new technology in order to increase quality and manage project cost. To tactically support and follow company goals, policies, and procedures as well as represent the company in a positive and professional manner with all internal and external contacts.

Responsibilities

Leadership, Survey Vendor Oversight

• Safely oversees contractor staff and outside consultants responsible for surveys of gas lines. May also oversee contractor staff and outside consultants responsible for transmissions lines, distribution lines, dam deformations, construction staking, land acquisitions and disposals of enterprise assets for a designated region
• Provides leadership to contracted survey crews by setting an example for professionalism, customer service, and honest communications
• Promotes good teammate relations and participates in the resolution of the team’s problems and concerns. Recommends employee training and development
• Interweaves internal resources and external contractors into a seamless service.

Project Management

• Serves as a representative of Land Services to monitor, inspect and review survey work performed by survey contractors for compliance with Duke Energy technical specifications, work schedules, budgets and recommends approval of deliverables
• Responsible for directing multiple survey vendors, solving complex problems involving conflicting data, ensuring the quality of the deliverables
• Maintains and provides management with regular progress reports on survey projects noting contractor performance, and provides feedback to reinforce good results as well as suggest corrective actions where required
• Thoroughly inspects and checks deliverables for accuracy and correctness. Deliverables include field work, maps, and electronic files
• Attends project meetings and obtains from all vendors a detailed cost estimate and agreed upon delivery due date
• Monitors contractors to ensure cost, timeframes, and work performance with existing Master Service Agreements and project control requirements
• Reviews invoices submitted by vendors and recommends payment based on performance and advises management of anticipated cost overruns of the estimated cost
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external personnel/groups
• Mediates and coordinates the resolution of problems between company departments in the acquisition and disposition of real estate
• Works with and maintains working relationships with vendors and governmental agencies as needed to acquire or resolve problems

Professional Leadership and Development

• Demonstrates sound judgment and creativity in resolving a variety of engineering/technical analysis problems applying technical skills; determines and corrects root cause problems
• Ensures the observance of safety and environmental compliance with internal staff and contract survey vendors and ensures they have the training they need
• Participates in professional organizations and associations (State Society of Surveyors, IRWA, and etc.)
• Stays abreast of all laws and governmental regulations affecting land surveying

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree in Surveying and Topography, Civil Engineering Technology or other related degree
• In addition to required degree, four (4) years minimum of related work experience
• In lieu of associates degree AND four (4) years minimum of related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND seven (7) years minimum of related work experience

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting all aspects of natural gas surveying
• Land Surveyor in Training
• Project management background, specifically in construction or utility project management
• Prior experience managing contractors
• Bachelors degree in Surveying and Topography
• In addition to desired degree, 7 years related work experience
• Professional Land Surveyor
• Extensive knowledge of professional surveying practices and procedures
• Ability to understand and develop scope of work
• Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting land surveying
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a large team consisting of professional and technical staff
• Able to work independently to check deliverables; performs complex computations using standard surveying software
• Ability to coordinate and direct all phases of the contract and in-house field surveys
• Familiarity with high voltage transmission route surveys
• Good understanding of Duke’s real estate and rights-of-way
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• 4 years or more progressive land surveying management

Working Conditions

• M - F
• Primary work location will be in an office environment
• Frequent visits to contract surveying firms
• Frequent visits to field survey projects in hot and cold weather conditions
• Occasional travel within the region as well as other regions within the Duke Energy service area
• Field mobility classification – work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

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Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

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Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Prepares all market-ready apartments, which may include painting, carpet cleaning/repair, general repairs, and housekeeping to ensure a quality product to our residents.
• Completes resident service request in a timely manner.
• Has knowledge of various maintenance functions including and not limited to plumbing, pool maintenance, air conditioning, heating, general carpentry skills, appliance, electrical, painting, caulking, snow removal, scheduling, and life safety issues.
• Maintains grounds, pools/ hot tubs, common areas, and dog parks to keep them clean, free of trash, debris, and other safety issues.
• Performs on-call emergency procedures as required.
• Reports any maintenance issues that affect the budget such as life safety, vacant repairs, property damages, and common area needs to the manager.
• Schedules and performs preventative maintenance and records such activities.
• Is knowledgeable of state, local, and federal housing laws, codes, policies, and systems regarding maintenance.
• Attends and participates in training programs as required by Cushman & Wakefield and local city and state jurisdictions.
• Provide superior customer service and represents the company in a professional manner at all times.

COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to work any shift Sunday-Saturday to support the company's business needs.
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning agents and equipment used to perform job duties
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to prepare and interpret bar graphs.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• CPO if required by city or state.
• EPA 608 - Minimum of Type II
• Follow all Cushman & Wakefield safety policies and procedures

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• High School Diploma, GED, Trade, Technical, or Vocational school

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of related experience
• EPA 608 – Minimum Type II, or CPO, or local city required certificate

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Regularly required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to travel from floor to floor, climb stairs, and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for 85% of the time; regularly operate office machinery. The employee must be able to travel up to 10 % of the time. Travel may vary in frequency and duration. The employee must demonstrate the ability to exert up to 100 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 100 pounds frequently, and/or up to 100 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.