Survey Project Manager

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Bowman is hiring a Survey Project Manager in San Diego, California. The role performs administrative and technical coordination of projects and field crews to ensure projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget. The manager oversees surveying and survey-mapping work, coordinates with clients, contractors, internal teams, and field staff, and manages project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and client communication. The position also contributes to business development, marketing, project billing, equipment readiness, and survey quality control.

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 data collection, topographic surveys, road-frontage cross-section surveys, and as-built surveys.
• Thorough knowledge of total stations and data collection, and ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies.
• Strong local jurisdictional knowledge for plat preparation and approval.

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, developing new client relationships, and securing repeat business.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, engineering, planning, and other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Meet prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish project budgets and schedules.
• Maintain client communication and resolve questions about technical requirements, completion requirements, and billing.
• Oversee surveying and survey-mapping activities, and assess project changes, contract alterations, additional work requests, staffing needs, and budget impacts.
• Provide day-to-day assistance to survey crews and survey CAD technicians, gather needed information, and communicate it promptly.
• Define scopes for multiple complex projects, develop plans for land survey work, and monitor progress against deliverable schedules.
• Compile project status reports and calculations, and maintain essential survey records.
• Keep 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 resolving design problems, including field investigations or inspections, 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 supplies and equipment for survey crews 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.

What This Job Offers

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