Land Survey - Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and support proposal development with the Survey Director or Principal-in-Charge (PIC), including technical qualifications and presentations
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and work plans; lead project execution and chair progress and review meetings
• Maintain regular communication with the Director, PIC, and clients to report progress, resolve issues, and ensure client satisfaction
• Prepare monthly progress reports and billing; review billing with the Director or PIC prior to client submittal
• Direct projects through successful completion; review all plans, maps, and deliverables prior to client submittal
• Identify scope changes and additional services; obtain authorization for extra work prior to execution
• Plan staff work assignments, contribute to performance reviews, and support staff training and professional development
• Ensure compliance with office standards and procedures in coordination with the Office Survey Supervisor
• Participate in technical and management training, seminars, and professional conferences to maintain and expand expertise

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying and Mapping, Civil Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program, plus appropriate continuing education
• Active California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
• Minimum of 8 years of professional-level surveying experience, including at least 2 years in responsible charge of field survey work
• 10 years of experience strongly preferred; 15+ years for Senior Project Manager level
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of land surveying, including boundary law, subdivisions, California State Plane Coordinate System, applicable statutes, control and geodetic surveys, photogrammetry, and construction staking
• Proficiency with modern surveying instruments, electronic data collection systems, and office computing tools
• Strong understanding of contract administration, project management principles, scheduling, reporting, proposal development, and budget control
• Prioritized experience demonstrating progressively increasing responsibility, particularly on large, complex, or technically challenging projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a high-level management role
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a positive, professional management style
• Ability to deliver formal presentations to firm leadership, clients, and public agencies