Survey Project Manager - Award-Winning Firm

Job Description
Survey Project Manager - Award-Winning Firm
An established, award-winning civil engineering and land surveying firm with over 50 years of success in the Midwest region is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to join their team. This is a long-term, stable opportunity with a company that has built a reputation for treating employees like family while delivering high-quality survey and engineering services.
Why Apply for the Survey Project Manager Role?

• Over 50 years in business with proven stability and growth
• Award-winning firm recognized for excellence in civil engineering and surveying
• Family-oriented culture with strong employee retention
• Opportunity to lead high-profile survey projects with long-term career growth

Position Overview: Survey Project Manager The Survey Project Manager will lead and manage a wide range of survey projects including boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, IDOT plat of highways, and topographic surveys. The Survey Project Manager will oversee survey personnel, interact with clients, develop proposals, manage budgets, and ensure the accuracy and quality of deliverables.
Responsibilities for the Survey Project Manager

• Manage boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, and highway plats
• Direct and oversee survey group personnel and team performance
• Develop accurate project budgets, proposals, and schedules
• Track project costs and maintain budgets across multiple large projects
• Prepare plats, perform boundary calculations, and review technical deliverables
• Research public records and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

Qualifications for the Survey Project Manager

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) with a minimum of 10 years of survey experience in Illinois
• Strong technical expertise in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Trimble Business Center
• Proficient in operating Trimble robotic total station and Trimble GPS equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven leadership abilities and experience managing survey staff
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously

Compensation and Benefits The firm provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for the Survey Project Manager , including:

• Salary Range: $95,000 - $135,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Bonus potential based on performance
• Paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and AD&D coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and profit-sharing
• Flexible spending account and financial wellness support
• Continuing education assistance and professional development opportunities
• Casual dress code and flexible work environment

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Survey Project Manager or Professional Land Surveyor seeking to join an award-winning firm with over five decades of success and a proven commitment to employee growth and satisfaction.
How to Apply
Send your resume directly to David Meyer at or call/text for a confidential conversation.
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