Survey Project Manager

Survey Project Manager

Palm Beach County

Compensation: $95,000 - $150,000+ Base Salary

Bonus: Annual Performance Bonus (Typically 10-20%+)

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite

Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and growing surveying and geomatics organization seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to join its South Florida team. This is a leadership position responsible for overseeing survey projects, managing technical staff, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring successful project delivery from proposal through final completion.

This role is ideal for a land surveying professional who combines strong technical expertise with project management and leadership experience.

What You'll Be Doing

Project Management

• Manage multiple land surveying projects simultaneously

• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans

• Monitor project progress, profitability, and deliverables

• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget

• Coordinate project transitions between departments and field teams

Team Leadership

• Lead Survey Coordinators, CAD Technicians, Surveyors, and Field Personnel

• Allocate workload and resources effectively

• Mentor and develop team members

• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback

• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and quality

Client Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients

• Maintain and strengthen existing client relationships

• Assist with business development and client growth initiatives

• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates

• Participate in professional organizations and industry events

Technical Oversight

• Review survey deliverables, reports, plats, and mapping products

• Ensure quality control and compliance standards are met

• Interpret legal descriptions, boundary information, and survey records

• Support field and office teams with technical guidance

• Conduct occasional QA/QC site visits as needed

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Extensive land surveying experience

• Previous project management experience within surveying

• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships

• Strong leadership and team management background

• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously

Technical Requirements

• Civil 3D

• AutoCAD

• MicroStation

• Trimble equipment and software

• Leica equipment experience is a plus

• Strong understanding of boundary, ALTA, topographic, utility, and land development surveys

Licensing

• Florida Professional Surveyor & Mapper (PSM) License preferred

• Candidates pursuing Florida licensure will also be considered

Please Note: Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily construction staking or construction surveying without broader land surveying experience may not be the ideal fit.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary

$95,000 - $150,000+ (Based on experience, project management background, and licensure)

Bonus Program

• Typical annual bonus ranges from 10% to 20%

• Strong performers have the potential for significantly higher earnings based on office and project performance

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Continuing Education Support

• Professional Licensing Assistance

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Relocation Assistance Available

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based role

• Limited field travel for project oversight and QA/QC activities

• Typical schedule:

• 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

• or 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Average workweek of approximately 45 hours

This is a fully onsite position. Remote work is not available due to government contracting and CMMC compliance requirements.

Why Candidates Are Interested

Established and financially stable organization

Strong project backlog throughout Florida

Leadership-level role with visibility and impact

Competitive compensation and bonus program

Opportunity to mentor and develop survey professionals

Growth path into senior leadership positions

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate

Location: Palm Beach County

Industry: Land Surveying, Geomatics, Infrastructure, Land Development, Transportation, Municipal & Government Projects

Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $150,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Joseph Licciardi

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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