Survey Assistant Project Manager
About The Position
Bowman is hiring a Survey Assistant Project Manager in Richmond, Virginia. The role applies administrative, technical, and managerial techniques to assigned land surveying projects to help ensure successful, timely completion within allocated budgets. Working with leadership and the Project Manager, the employee assists with proposals, estimates, project planning, client coordination, staffing, schedules, budgets, quality review, and project reporting. The position also supports client retention and business development, coordinates across internal departments, and may serve as a primary point of contact between clients and survey personnel.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five or more years of land surveying or related land development experience, including professional project management experience.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams.
- Familiarity with financial principles.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and maintain a strong commitment to quality.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or a related field, or commensurate relevant experience.
- Professional Land Surveying registration.
- Strong marketing and business development skills and mindset.
- Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics, and data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing people and processes to support effective project execution, and review staff work for quality assurance.
- Assist the manager in securing repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.
- Coordinate with internal departments to meet project requirements.
- Participate in prospective-client meetings, proposal preparation, and establishing project budgets and schedules.
- Maintain close liaison with clients and work with the Project Manager to resolve technical, completion, and billing questions.
- Work with the Project Manager to review project changes, anticipated contract alterations, additional work requests, and factors that could affect staffing or budgets.
- Supervise survey project personnel as needed to ensure work meets professional standards.
- Work with the Project Manager to define scopes for multiple complex projects, develop plans for land survey projects, monitor deliverable schedules, and compile project status reports.
- Review job cost sheets, prepare monthly billings, and help keep assigned projects within budget.
- Serve as the primary project point of contact when needed to coordinate surveying and mapping services between the Survey Party Chief and the client.
- Assist with collecting outstanding client payments.
- Participate in marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
- Employee Assistance Program, wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
