Survey Manager

Job Description

As a Survey Manager, you will lead a skilled team of professionals supporting a diverse portfolio of projects, including infrastructure, transportation, land development, and environmental services. This role blends strategic oversight, team leadership, and hands-on project involvement.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing survey team of 20 professionals.
• Promote collaboration across disciplines and encourage professional growth.
• Manage performance reviews, team utilization, and workload balancing.
• Oversee technical execution to ensure client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Review scopes, schedules, and cost proposals for accuracy, serving as project manager or task lead when needed.
• Align staffing resources with business goals and project demands.
• Implement internal processes, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Support the adoption of new technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understand and apply client standards, particularly for public sector clients such as CALTRANS.
• Assist in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to expand regional presence.

Essential Skills

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in any U.S. state, with California strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in the land surveying field.
• Proven track record in staff supervision, project delivery, and client relationship building.
• Proficiency in surveying techniques, project management, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and topographic surveys.
• Ability to lead with clarity, empathy, and strategic thinking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with CALTRANS standards and processes is a plus.
• Knowledge in land development and hydrographic surveying.
• Experience with mobile 3D laser scanning.

Work Environment

This hybrid work environment offers a balance of three days in the office and two days remote. The company fosters a culture of collaboration, learning, accountability, and excellence. You will manage a team of 20 professionals while reporting to a team of 5. The dress code is business casual, and the shift is during morning hours. The team is known for combining time-tested principles with cutting-edge tools to provide high-impact services across the western U.S.