Survey Manager

Stantec • Albuquerque, NM

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stantec is seeking an experienced, licensed Survey Manager to lead and grow our surveying practice within the Community Development group in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In this visible leadership role, you will guide talented field and office professionals, partner with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver surveying and mapping solutions that help shape resilient, well-planned communities across New Mexico and the broader region. You will have the support of a global organization and the opportunity to influence local strategy, build trusted client relationships, and advance your career through meaningful projects, people, and business leadership.

Requirements

• Current Professional Land Surveyor licensure in New Mexico, or the ability to obtain New Mexico licensure within six months of hire.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable survey laws, standards, principles, techniques, procedures, occupational hazards, and safety practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate work within established scope, schedule, and budget commitments.
• Sound professional judgment and the ability to solve complex technical and operational challenges with creativity and practical innovation.
• Strong client-service, relationship-building, presentation, verbal communication, and technical writing skills.
• A collaborative leadership style that supports accountability, knowledge sharing, belonging, and the development of others.
• Familiarity with current surveying, mapping, data-processing, and design technologies used in professional practice.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• At least six years of progressively responsible land surveying experience.
• At least two years working in a responsible charge or comparable leadership capacity, including directing workloads, scheduling work, and reviewing and approving professional deliverables.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing survey projects, teams, clients, and financial performance is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS land title, control, construction staking, and platting assignments for land development and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, risk, and financial performance across multiple surveying and mapping projects.
• Provide responsible charge, technical direction, and quality assurance/quality control for professional survey deliverables.
• Build and support a strong team by directing workloads, mentoring staff, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities for professional growth.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, environmental professionals, project managers, and technical specialists across Stantec to deliver integrated solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to public- and private-sector clients by understanding their goals, communicating clearly, and delivering responsive service.
• Support business development through client relationship management, proposal development, interviews, strategic pursuits, and identification of new opportunities.
• Champion Stantec’s commitment to safety, integrity, technical excellence, inclusion, and collaboration in daily work and team leadership.
• Apply modern survey technologies and efficient workflows to improve quality, consistency, and value for clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed