Job Opportunity at ELCT Eastern Coastal Diocese, Head of Real Estate

Head of Real Estate

Job Description

1. Plans, directs, and coordinates work of survey parties, and related staff, engaged in surveying of all un-surveyed Eastern Coastal Diocese plots and preparing reports and legal descriptions of land to unsure full ownership.

2. Prepares or approves budget for unit or organization within assigned area of responsibility.

3. Coordinates work of LAND SURVEYOR with all relevant authorities and making sure that the tittle deeds are timely secured

4. Directs survey parties and projects, and reviews and certifies completed work to satisfy legal requirements.

5. Writes or directs the writing of descriptions of land to satisfy legal requirements according to standard surveying practices.

6. Appears as expert witness in court in cases involving land or boundary disputes.

7. Monitors new technology, and evaluates and purchases or authorizes purchase of new properties

8. Selects new staff for employment and takes disciplinary action when necessary.

9. Perform or delegate survey tasks to ensure all scope of work elements are completed,

10. Serve as the primary project technical expert and assist with technical problem resolution.

11. Understand the project scope of work and the goals and expectations of the client.

12. Provide input on project safety plan and ensure work activities are compliant.

13. Track project schedules, costs and estimates to complete and adjust production as necessary.

14. Ensure technical work complies with processes and procedures.

15. Ensure that all checking and approval activities are completed prior to transmitting deliverables.

16. Support leadership vision and nurture group culture

17. Perform any other duty as may be assigned

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree with registration in applicable field preferred
A minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in an surveying
Experience completing all technical aspects of a surveying task is required
Board registration of Land Surveyor is required
Very familiar with Evangelical Lutheran Church working environment and culture
Substantial knowledge in all areas of surveying, including topography, route, boundary (ALTA/ACSM), leveling, GPS, Right of Way plats and descriptions, including both field and office work.
Experience with Micro Station, AutoCAD and state of the art GPS, total station and digital leveling instruments required.
Provide oversight, QA/QC for field and office survey work.
Good appreciation of professional and project-based matters;
Looks for opportunities to bring and build value, delivering client solutions which exceed expectations.
Able to contribute to business development activities;
Able to plan and manage own workload;
Computer literate including Word, Excel and ideally MS Project;
Ability to prioritize and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met;
Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients;