Survey Project Manager
About The Position
Our client is a premier engineering and surveying organization dedicated to executing complex private land development and public works projects. The organization fosters a high-performance, collaborative environment focused on absolute precision, strict compliance with California surveying standards, and seamless client delivery across public and private sectors. This is a senior-level technical leadership position focused on managing surveying and construction staking projects from initial proposal through final delivery. Working directly on-site in Riverside, CA, you will manage client relationships, oversee survey workloads, process agency submittals, and ensure all field and office operations achieve operational excellence.
Requirements
- Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification is strictly required.
- Minimum five (5) years of progressive surveying and mapping experience, preferably supporting private land development and public works projects.
- Minimum three (3) years of direct management or supervisory experience overseeing survey staff and field crews.
- Strong understanding of California surveying regulations, municipal standards, agency procedures, construction sequencing, and site constraints.
- Proven experience preparing structural construction staking calculations and detailed construction cost estimates.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Carlson Software knowledge is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Manage project schedules, operational budgets, resource allocation, contract hours, and scope management to ensure on-time delivery.
- Prepare and review detailed CAD drawings including Boundary, Topographic, ALTA/NSPS, Land Title, As-Built, and Subdivision Maps.
- Process project submittals with city, county, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate construction bid documents and contract administration.
- Perform rigorous boundary analysis, closure calculations, legal descriptions, exhibit preparation, and support construction staking calculations.
- Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and public agencies to streamline project execution.
- Direct and coordinate the daily activities of field crews and collaborate directly with engineers, analysts, and contractors.
- Manage staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and project workload distribution.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
- Employee Engagement, Team-Building Events, and Professional Growth Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
