Senior Project Manager - Survey / Mapping

Michael Baker International•Santa Ana, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Baker International is seeking a Project Manager – GIS / Mapping to join their Santa Ana, CA office. This role will lead the delivery of complex survey and mapping projects, provide operational oversight of technical teams, and support the continued growth of their Survey and Geospatial Practice. The Senior Project Manager – Mapping is responsible for leading the delivery of complex survey and mapping projects while providing operational oversight of mapping staff and technical workflows. This role ensures successful execution of projects in alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards established by Michael Baker. This position also plays a key role in client management, business development, and staff leadership, supporting the continued growth of Survey and Geospatial Practice.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of survey-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility
Professional Surveyors Registration in California is required
Be outgoing and organized, as well as possess strong project management and operational management skills
Ability to network and build relationships with current and prospective clients
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential to success in this role
Experience in boundary analysis, computations of ALTA and topography surveys as well as perform quality control of survey plans, record plats, descriptions, and review of title commitments
Ability to provide guidance and mentoring to staff in the growing survey practice

Responsibilities

Lead and manage survey and mapping projects across public and private sector clients
Ensure successful delivery of projects in accordance with defined scope, schedule, and budget
Develop and maintain project work plans, schedules, and resource forecasts consistent with internal PM processes
Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks, and implement corrective actions
Oversee coordination between field, mapping, and engineering teams to ensure integrated project delivery
Perform and oversee: Boundary analysis, research, and computations
Preparation of final maps, parcel maps, records of survey, and ALTA/NSPS surveys
Legal descriptions, exhibits, and plats.
Provide technical oversight and QA/QC of mapping deliverables to ensure compliance with standards and client requirements
Ensure adherence to internal QA/QC practices and standardized workflows for consistent, high-quality deliverables
Provide day-to-day directions to mapping staff, including balancing workload, staffing, and mentoring
Coordinate with Field and Mapping Team Leaders to ensure alignment with policies, procedures, and production goals
Support development and implementation of best practices, tools, and standardized processes
Mentor staff in technical skills, project delivery, and career development
Serve as primary client contact for assigned projects
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
Identify and pursue new work opportunities, including internal collaboration across service lines
Participate in proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimation
Maintain accountability for project financial performance, including: Budget tracking and forecasting
Labor and expense management
Schedule adherence
Conduct project audits and quality reviews to ensure compliance with company and client standards
Support continuous improvement of project delivery performance and profitability