Supervising Surveyor

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.    Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.    Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.     Job Summary

Performs an active role in a full range of surveying and civil engineering supervisory capacities and administrative duties related to employees and contractors.  As well as consultation and advisory for Land Surveying and GIS topics for the organization. Essential Functions

Responsible for all Surveying and Geomatics operations for CenterPoint Energy. Provides supervision, coaching, and mentoring to junior and reporting personnel.  Exercises disciplinary actions when necessary. Establishes, reviews, and improves business and technical processes in areas of responsibility.  Actively pursues initiatives aimed at continuous improvement of services provided to internal and external customers. Leads technical reviews of Surveying and Geomatics technology and prepares report on findings and recommendations. Establishes measures and KPIs for production, performance, and workload. Supervises staff and contractors, and leads acquisition related survey activities with individual landowners, companies, corporations, federal, state, and local governmental agencies. Represents Company as a liaison with municipalities, governmental, and regulatory agencies to insure compliance with land acquisition and easement requirements. Possesses an advanced understanding of property rights, land rights, acquisition, and property transactions. Facilitates and leads activities involving real estate, construction, and associated documents. Reviews and recommends changes to legal documents utilized in land acquisition and management of company’s real property assets. Essential Functions Continued

Initiates and/or participates on cross functional business unit teams. Coordinates with outside staffing and contract resources, where needed. Engages and coordinates with Contractors and Consultants to ensures the scope, quality, and consistency of work. Appears as expert professional witness in legal proceedings. Dedicated to meeting customer and business requirements. Reviews and approves field and office work of junior staff as applicable. Coordinates the preparation and presentation of technical and business documents. Consults and supports management on technical matters related to surveying & right-of-way. Manage within budgetary constraints, develop and implement cost controls, evaluate and recommend changes to fee schedules for charges related to services and grants of property rights. Education Description

Requires a bachelor’s degree in, Business, Geometrics, Surveying, Engineering, GIS, or related discipline from an accredited college/university or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Must be a Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS) in the State of Texas. Experience

Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Surveying, Real Estate, GIS, or Civil Engineering with specialization in Land and Title Rights, and Document Management or equivalent education.   We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact.