Senior Survey Project Manager

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•San Diego, CA

57d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowman is seeking a Senior Survey Project Manager to join its San Diego, California team. The role applies administrative, technical, and managerial techniques to assigned projects to ensure successful, timely completion within allocated budgets. The position receives broad guidance from senior management and oversees people and processes, including reviewing staff work for quality assurance. The Senior Survey Project Manager manages complex land survey projects and teams, oversees surveying activities and project budgets, maintains client relationships, and supports marketing and business development. The role coordinates across internal departments, monitors schedules and deliverables, prepares project status reports and monthly billings, and may supervise Project Managers. The position works partly in an office and partly outdoors at job or construction sites, with primarily local travel and possible out-of-area and overnight travel.

Requirements

Professional Land Surveying registration and licensure as a surveyor in the relevant state.
At least 10 years of land surveying or related land development experience, including at least 2 years of project management experience.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Carlson principles.
Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams.
Thorough understanding of financial principles in a consulting business.
Ability to interpret and accurately apply municipal codes and regulations for plat preparation and approval.
Proven marketing and business development skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong problem-solving attitude, verbal and written communication skills, work ethic, and commitment to quality.
Ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Commitment to profitability and growth and to contributing across the broader organization.
Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in land surveying or a related field preferred.
Experience managing a Survey Department preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee people and processes to ensure effective project execution and review staff work for quality assurance.
Assist with marketing the firm's capabilities, establishing new clients, and enhancing relationships with existing clients.
Coordinate with internal departments to meet project requirements.
Keep informed of new methods and developments affecting the organization and recommend new practices or program changes.
Represent the organization and maintain liaison with individuals and related organizations.
Manage competing demands and establish staff priorities.
Meet prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish project budgets and schedules.
Maintain close client liaison to resolve technical, completion, and billing questions.
Oversee surveying activities, including project changes, contract alterations, additional work requests, and factors affecting staffing or budgets.
Supervise survey personnel to ensure work meets professional standards.
Define scopes for multiple complex projects, develop plans for land survey projects, and monitor progress toward deliverable schedules.
Compile project status reports.
Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings; keep assigned projects within budget allocations.
Collect outstanding monies due from assigned clients.
Participate in and formulate marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
Secure repeat business and identify new clients.
Supervise Project Managers when needed.