Chicago | Survey Manager
A growing engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Survey Manager to lead and expand its survey operations in the Chicago market. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed survey professional looking to play a key role in business development, project management, and team growth while supporting a diverse portfolio of transportation, municipal, land development, and infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead efforts to grow and expand the survey team in the Chicago area.
- Develop and maintain relationships with public and private sector clients.
- Identify and pursue new survey opportunities and assignments.
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to department revenue growth.
- Manage survey projects, including budgets, staffing, schedules, contracts, and invoicing.
- Prepare and review survey deliverables, including plats, legal descriptions, and related documentation.
- Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy and quality of survey work.
- Coordinate closely with engineering and design teams.
- Assist with field operations and data collection as needed.
- Provide support to other offices and project teams on survey-related tasks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Illinois Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.
- 8+ years of experience managing survey projects for agencies such as IDOT, municipalities, the City of Chicago, private developers, and other public clients.
- Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
- Experience leading teams and managing project delivery.
- Strong understanding of survey standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
- Experience with Trimble survey equipment and software is a plus.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation is preferred.
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