Licensed Surveyor
Survey Project Manager
An established professional services firm is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead survey operations, manage project delivery, and uphold the technical and ethical standards required within the land surveying profession. This role offers the opportunity to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects while contributing to a collaborative and professional team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Leadership
- Estimate project costs, develop proposals, and monitor schedules and budgets.
- Oversee field operations, research efforts, computations, drafting, and all tasks required for project completion.
- Communicate directly with clients regarding project progress, technical needs, and deliverables.
- Review or prepare project billing and ensure timely, accurate documentation.
Quality Assurance
- Maintain full responsibility for survey components of assigned projects.
- Review and verify work completed by team members before affixing professional licensure seal/signature.
- Coordinate effectively with other licensed disciplines as needed.
Field Survey Expertise
- Retain working knowledge necessary to guide and instruct field personnel.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of field data collection.
- Serve as field crew chief when required.
Professionalism & Ethics
- Adhere to all ethical standards and licensing requirements of the land surveying profession.
- Demonstrate fairness, honesty, and integrity in interactions with clients, colleagues, and the public.
- Identify potential conflicts of interest and manage them appropriately.
Regulatory Knowledge
- Review and interpret applicable state regulations and local ordinances.
- Recognize when additional research, clarification, or external expertise is required.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying or a related discipline;
OR - Bachelor's degree in another field supplemented by sufficient surveying coursework and mathematics to meet state licensing requirements.
Licensure
- Active Professional Land Surveyor/LSIT license in the state where project work is performed.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency with:
- AutoCAD
- COGO and survey adjustment software
- GPS processing applications
- Spreadsheet and word-processing tools
- Image manipulation software
- Ability to prepare high-quality technical documentation, exhibits, and reports.
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