Survey Manager

The Survey Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Columbus, OH, with the flexibility to perform some work from home. This position oversees survey projects from planning through completion, including coordinating field crews, managing data collection, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of survey deliverables. Day-to-day tasks involve reviewing project requirements, organizing schedules and resources, performing quality checks on field notes and digital data, and preparing maps, models, and reports for internal and external stakeholders. The Survey Manager collaborates with project managers, engineers, and clients to clarify scope, resolve issues, and maintain timelines and budgets. This role also supports continuous improvement of survey processes, implements safety and compliance standards, and mentors team members in best practices and technology use.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing land surveying projects, including planning, field coordination, and delivery of survey results.
• Proficiency with surveying instruments and technologies (e.g., total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, data collectors) and related field methodologies.
• Ability to review, interpret, and prepare survey drawings, maps, and models using CAD or GIS software and other industry-standard tools.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including scheduling, resource allocation, and monitoring project progress and quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with field crews, technical teams, clients, and regulatory authorities.
• Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to professional surveying standards and best practices.
• Leadership capabilities, including training, mentoring, and supporting survey staff in both field and office environments.
• Relevant education in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or a related field; professional licensure or progress toward licensure is highly beneficial
• Must be a Licensed PS in Ohio