Survey Project Manager-PLS

PACE Engineers, Inc•Lake Oswego, OR

66d•$109,000 - $144,000

About The Position

At PACE Engineers, we believe our people are our greatest strength. As a 100% employee-owned firm with offices in Washington and Oregon, we take pride in building vibrant communities through exceptional engineering, planning, and surveying services. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and people-centric culture where your voice matters and your work makes a real impact. We're looking for a PLS-Survey Project Manager to join our Lake Oswego Survey Team - someone who's ready to lead, solve problems, and shape projects from the ground up. If you thrive on challenges, enjoy mentoring others, and are excited by cutting-edge survey technologies like drones, GPS, and 3D imaging, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

Licensed PLS (4+ years preferred; OR license a strong plus)
6+ years of combined field and office survey experience
Proven client-facing and business development experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving mindset and a can-do attitude

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, point cloud processing, and Trimble equipment a bonus
Experience with municipal/government projects is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead survey projects from start to finish, working directly with clients, field crews, and office staff
Supervise research, computations, fieldwork, and drafting
Troubleshoot field issues and ensure high-quality data collection and analysis
Oversee survey standards and processes across the team
Conduct boundary research and resolutions under PLS review
Prepare detailed cost estimates and scopes for proposals
Collaborate closely with internal teams to keep projects on track and clients informed