Survey Manager (Heavy Civil) – DMV Area

PrimECS•Oxon Hill, MD

85d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

PrimECS is a rapidly growing engineering, surveying, and construction services firm specializing in heavy civil infrastructure throughout the Mid-Atlantic. We are seeking an experienced Survey Manager to lead the day-to-day technical and operational management of our survey division across multiple active heavy civil construction projects. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with executive leadership, have real authority to improve operations, and help establish the technical standards that drive project success. The Survey Manager will lead Survey Operations on some of the Mid-Atlantic's Most Challenging Infrastructure Projects.

Requirements

7+ years of heavy civil construction surveying (10+ years of industry experience).
5+ years of Experience managing survey crews and office survey operations.
Strong knowledge of construction layout, survey control, calculations, QA/QC, and field operations.
Experience supporting bridge, highway, rail, airport, marine, utility, or tunnel construction.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Passion for mentoring and developing survey professionals.

Nice To Haves

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Managing Survey Party Chiefs, Instrument Operators, Survey Technicians, and field crews.
Planning and coordinating survey operations across multiple projects.
Reviewing calculations, control networks, coordinate transformations, stakeout packages, cut sheets, and field data.
Establishing and maintaining survey QA/QC procedures.
Coordinating with Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, and clients.
Providing technical guidance and mentoring to survey personnel.
Supporting continuous improvement of survey processes and documentation.
Helping ensure projects are delivered safely, accurately, and efficiently.