Survey Manager

About the role

This Survey Manager role sits within a multidisciplinary land development firm and focuses on leading field survey operations, coordinating closely with clients, contractors, and internal project managers. You will manage all field survey personnel, oversee field crew schedules, and ensure that survey work meets project goals, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with clients, contractors, and internal project managers to understand project needs, clarify survey requirements, and provide status updates.
• Manage all field survey personnel, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and supporting professional development.
• Provide direct oversight of field crews to ensure survey work meets project goals, technical requirements, and schedule commitments.
• Maintain and adjust field crew schedules, adapting quickly to project changes and field conditions while optimizing resource allocation.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality control and quality assurance protocols for all survey deliverables.
• Oversee and support the use of modern robotic survey equipment, laser scanners, and GPS tools, ensuring teams apply appropriate methods and best practices.
• Lead efforts to improve efficiency through training, process improvements, and adoption of newer technology and tools.
• Perform project management duties for selected field survey projects and construction stakeout projects, including planning, coordination, and tracking progress.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Field Coordinator to ensure field surveying supplies are adequately stocked and available.
• Work with the Assistant Field Coordinator to ensure the vehicle fleet and field surveying equipment remain in good working condition and are properly maintained.
• Conduct or coordinate weekly safety meetings for all field personnel and reinforce a strong safety culture in all field operations.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and presentations, including scope definition, estimating, and technical input related to survey services.
• Coordinate closely with office survey staff and other project managers to align field work with office production and project schedules.
• Work with project engineers and project managers to respond to field work requests, clarify survey needs, and support engineering and construction activities.
• Support the preparation and review of survey-related documentation, drawings, and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of land surveying experience, with a strong focus on office-based work and a plus for having a mix of office and field experience.
• Proven experience providing oversight and direction to field survey crews.
• Working knowledge of field survey data collection for topographical mapping, horizontal and vertical control surveys, right-of-way surveys, topographic surveys, and utility locations.
• Proficiency with survey CAD workflows and software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and Carlson.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with clients, contractors, survey staff, engineers, and project managers.
• LSIT and/or Licensed Surveyor (LS) credential, or the ability and intent to obtain a surveying license.

Work Environment

The role is based in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that includes civil engineers, landscape architects, planners, security consultants, and surveyors working together on a wide variety of projects. The office houses approximately 80 professionals and emphasizes a fun, supportive workplace where individual career goals are valued as highly as corporate objectives.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115,000.00 - $200,000.00/yr. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) plan; continuing education incentives; training opportunities; tuition reimbursement; and yearly performance bonuses (based on company and individual performance).

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Chantilly, VA, with a competitive vacation and holiday schedule.