Survey Project Manager

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Lakewood, CO

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About The Position

Bowman is seeking a Survey Project Manager to join its team in Lakewood, Colorado. The role performs administrative and technical coordination of projects and field crews to ensure successful project completion on time and within budget. It manages people and processes, reviews staff work for quality, and receives broad guidance from senior-level management.

The Survey Project Manager develops and manages complex land survey projects, including scope, schedules, budgets, client coordination, field support, surveying and mapping activities, project records, and quality assurance. The position also supports business development, billing and collections, technical problem-solving, field crew resources, equipment, and coordination between clients, survey staff, and internal teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Seven or more years of land surveying experience, including party chief-level experience, or related land development experience that includes construction stakeout.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, roadway software, MicroStation, and Carlson principles.
• Thorough knowledge of residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of field procedures for boundary and ALTA/ACSM land title surveys.
• Ability to perform field data collection, topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys, and as-built surveys.
• Thorough knowledge of total stations and data collection, with ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies.
• Strong local jurisdictional knowledge for plat preparation and approval.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Commitment to promoting the company’s reputation, driving profitability and growth, and contributing across the broader organization.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or a related field, or commensurate relevant experience.
• Professional Land Surveying registration.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage people and processes to ensure effective project execution, and review staff work for quality assurance.
• Assist with marketing the firm’s capabilities, identifying new clients, strengthening existing client relationships, and securing repeat business.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal engineering and planning departments to meet project requirements.
• Meet prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish project budgets and schedules.
• Maintain client communication and resolve technical, completion, and billing questions.
• Oversee surveying and survey mapping activities, including project changes, contract alterations, additional work requests, staffing impacts, and budget impacts.
• Provide day-to-day assistance to field survey crews and survey CAD technicians, gather information they need, and communicate it promptly.
• Define the scope of multiple complex projects, develop plans for land survey projects, and monitor progress against deliverable schedules.
• Compile project status reports and calculations, and maintain essential survey records.
• Keep assigned projects within budget, review job cost sheets, prepare monthly billings, and collect outstanding client payments.
• Participate in and formulate marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
• Provide technical assistance in resolving design problems, including field investigations or inspections, detailed design work, review of design computations, and coordination of design aspects.
• Serve as the primary project contact coordinating surveying and mapping services between the Survey Party Chief and the client.
• Perform miscellaneous computing as needed to complete stakeout sheets and related work.
• Procure and maintain survey crew supplies and equipment inventory, and ensure survey trucks are properly maintained.
• Identify property-line controls and determine how to proceed with surveys.
• Assist with survey quality control and assurance.

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 (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.
• Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED