Survey Manager
Survey Project Manager I
We are seeking a motivated Survey Project Manager I to join a growing survey team. This position offers the opportunity to take an active role in project leadership, client communication, and project delivery while working alongside field crews, technicians, and survey professionals. The ideal candidate enjoys balancing technical survey work, project coordination, team collaboration, and client interaction while continuing to develop management and leadership skills.
Position Overview
As a Survey Project Manager I, you will be responsible for coordinating survey projects from initiation through final delivery. This role involves managing project schedules, budgets, staffing, quality control, and client communication while ensuring deliverables meet project requirements and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with managing project budgets and monitoring project performance against approved fees.
- Support project scoping, contract administration, and proposal development.
- Coordinate project workflow from research and field data collection through CAD production and final deliverables.
- Monitor project schedules, staffing allocations, and milestone completion.
- Coordinate assignments between field crews, technicians, and survey staff.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for client communication, schedule updates, and project coordination.
- Support workload forecasting and resource planning.
- Maintain project documentation and billing milestone records.
- Perform quality control reviews of survey deliverables, legal descriptions, plats, and mapping products.
- Identify and address potential schedule, scope, or budget concerns.
- Mentor and support junior team members.
- Assist with improving survey workflows and project delivery processes.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Wisconsin.
- 3-5 years of survey project management, project coordination, or survey leadership experience.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, and client relationships.
- Understanding of contract administration and project financial management.
- Experience with proposal preparation, project research, and project scoping.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Experience with project management and accounting software is preferred.
- Knowledge of boundary laws, platting regulations, and land-use regulations.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Commitment to quality control and accuracy in survey deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience with survey equipment and survey data processing software.
- Experience managing ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys.
- Knowledge of state boundary statutes and case law.
- Experience working with LiDAR data and deliverables.
- Experience participating in municipal, public agency, or stakeholder meetings.
Benefits & Opportunities
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and disability insurance benefits.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Access to modern surveying technology and equipment.
- Collaborative team environment focused on growth and development.
- Long-term advancement opportunities within a stable and established organization.
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