Survey Manager

Survey Project Manager

Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Work Schedule: On-Site

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to lead and oversee land surveying projects from initial planning through final delivery. This role is responsible for managing project schedules, budgets, field operations, office production, and client communication while ensuring all survey deliverables meet the highest standards of accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a strong technical foundation in land surveying, capable of managing multiple projects, directing cross-functional survey teams, and delivering successful results in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage land surveying projects from project kickoff through successful completion.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and supervise field survey crews, office technicians, and CAD personnel.
• Review survey data, calculations, plats, maps, and final deliverables for technical accuracy and quality.
• Oversee boundary, topographic, construction, utility, ALTA/NSPS, and as-built survey projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with client requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Resolve technical and operational challenges while maintaining project efficiency.
• Monitor project progress, financial performance, and overall quality throughout each phase.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, surveying regulations, and safety requirements.
• Mentor and support the professional development of survey staff and field personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, project execution, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing land surveying projects from planning through completion.
• Strong knowledge of boundary, topographic, construction, utility, ALTA/NSPS, and as-built surveying.
• Experience leading and coordinating both field survey crews and office production teams.
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment, including GPS/GNSS systems, robotic and conventional total stations, digital levels, and electronic data collectors.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Survey, MicroStation, Trimble Business Center, Leica Infinity, GIS, or similar surveying software.
• Ability to review survey calculations, legal descriptions, plats, maps, and technical survey documentation.
• Strong project management experience involving scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, and project coordination.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical education in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.