Land Survey Project Manager
Position Overview
We are seeking an entrepreneurial Land Survey Practice Builder to establish, lead, and grow our survey practice with a focus on topographic, ALTA/NSPS, boundary, and utility surveying services. This leadership role is ideal for a licensed surveyor with strong industry relationships, technical expertise, and a proven ability to develop clients, build teams, and expand service offerings.
The Practice Builder will be responsible for market growth, client engagement, team development, and delivery oversight, while serving as a visible leader in the surveying community.
Key Responsibilities
Practice & Business Development
- Build and grow a land surveying practice focused on:
- Topographic surveys
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
- Boundary surveys
- Utility mapping and Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
- Develop and execute regional growth strategies aligned with firm objectives.
- Leverage existing relationships with:
- Transportation firms
- Developers
- Municipalities, counties, and state agencies
- Legal, title, and real estate stakeholders
- Identify, pursue, and win new work, including on‑call contracts and repeat clients.
- Lead proposal efforts, fee development, and client interviews.
Client & Market Leadership
- Serve as the primary client contact for key survey clients and programs.
- Act as a trusted advisor to public‑ and private‑sector clients.
- Represent the firm in industry events, professional organizations, and client meetings.
- Develop strategic partnerships with engineering, construction, and utility stakeholders.
Technical Oversight & Delivery
- Provide technical oversight for survey projects to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with:
- Florida statutes and administrative code
- ALTA/NSPS standards
- Client and agency requirements
- Review and stamp surveys where required.
- Support integration of survey data with engineering and GIS workflows.
- Maintain and advance quality control procedures and best practices.
Team Leadership & Growth
- Recruit, build, and mentor a high‑performing survey team.
- Develop career paths and technical mentorship for survey staff.
- Coordinate resources across offices and disciplines.
- Foster a collaborative, safety‑conscious, and growth‑oriented culture.
Required Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.
- Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) license required.
- 10+ years of progressive land surveying experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering topographic, ALTA, boundary, and utility/SUE surveys.
- Proven business development or practice growth experience.
- Strong understanding of survey technologies (GPS, robotic total stations, LiDAR, GPR, etc.).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client‑facing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Established client relationships in utilities, development, or public agencies.
- Experience integrating survey services with engineering or construction projects.
- Familiarity with county or municipal survey standards.
- Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Active involvement in professional organizations (e.g., FSMS).
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to build and lead a survey practice with real autonomy and support.
- Strong pipeline of engineering and infrastructure work to support practice growth.
- Competitive compensation with performance‑based incentives.
- Leadership visibility and long‑term career growth.
- Flexible hybrid work environment.
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