Survey Project Manager

DLZ Corporation • Burns Harbor, IN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

DLZ Corporation is seeking a Survey Project Manager to join their team. This role involves managing surveying projects from start to finish, ensuring client satisfaction, and supporting business development. The company is a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm providing engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience with demonstrated success managing surveying or construction-related projects.
• Strong leadership and client management skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble Survey Equipment, and Leica Scanners.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to visit and safely navigate construction and projects sites in compliance with safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction layout/staking and topographic/boundary survey projects from initial setup through final closeout.
• Plan and develop project scope, procedures, schedules, and budgets.
• Review contracts to identify key requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
• Work with Survey Coordinator daily to schedule appropriate field crews for projects.
• Ensure projects are completed according to client specifications and contractual obligations.
• Oversee project quality control and conduct field safety audits.
• Coordinate surveying work with contractors, engineers, technicians, and office staff.
• Prepare cost estimates, proposals, and final deliverables.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and change orders, addressing issues proactively.
• Supervise survey crews and support staff, including reviewing time sheets, expenses, and work quality.
• Maintain strong client relationships, manage correspondence, and resolve project related issues.
• Support business development by preparing proposals, pursuing new opportunities, and maintaining ongoing client relationships.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
• Paid parental leave
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level