Survey Manager
Our client, a respected local civil engineering and land surveying firm in Santa Fe, is seeking a Survey Manager to lead their growing surveying team. This senior-level role focuses on managing staff, overseeing technical quality, and delivering high‑accuracy boundary, land, and construction survey projects across northern New Mexico. With steady company growth, a strong regional reputation, and the opportunity to shape a developing survey group, this is an exceptional long‑term leadership opportunity for an experienced surveying professional.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and mentor the survey department, including both office staff and field crews
- Oversee all survey deliverables, including boundary surveys, plats, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, legal descriptions, and construction staking packages
- Conduct and review complex boundary analysis, land research, and property documentation
- Manage quality control (QA/QC) for survey calculations, field data, maps, and final deliverables
- Serve as a technical resource for survey methods, land law, data collection, and professional standards
- Coordinate with engineers, project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies to support smooth project execution
- Plan project scopes, schedules, staffing, and budgets
- Support proposal preparation and client communication as part of business development efforts
- Provide ongoing training, guidance, and mentorship for junior surveyors and technicians
Required Qualifications
- Active New Mexico Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license
- 7+ years of land surveying experience, including boundary analysis and project leadership
- Strong understanding of New Mexico boundary law, property records, and survey standards
- Proficiency with survey software and technology such as Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, GNSS/GPS, robotic total stations, and digital data collection workflows
- Experience producing and reviewing plats, legal descriptions, and survey reports
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and surveying teams
Preferred Experience
- Experience with New Mexico land grants, historical boundary research, and state-specific land documentation
- Familiarity with federal land issues, including BLM cadastral surveys and federal boundary requirements
- Experience with Carlson Survey is highly preferred
- Prior experience mentoring junior staff or managing field crews
- Ability to assist with project management tasks, including budgeting, scoping, and scheduling
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