Survey Project Manager

Position

Survey Project Manager

Location

Riverside, CA |

Work Arrangement

On-site (Full-Time)

Compensation

$95,000 – $125,000 per year

About the Organization

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.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Project

Budget Management:

Manage project schedules, operational budgets, resource allocation, contract hours, and scope management to ensure on-time delivery.

Technical Quality

Review:

Prepare and review detailed CAD drawings including Boundary, Topographic, ALTA/NSPS, Land Title, As-Built, and Subdivision Maps.

Agency Compliance:

Process project submittals with city, county, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate construction bid documents and contract administration.

Analysis

Calculations:

Perform rigorous boundary analysis, closure calculations, legal descriptions, exhibit preparation, and support construction staking calculations.

Client

Stakeholder Communication:

Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and public agencies to streamline project execution.

Required Qualifications

Education

Licensing: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification is strictly required.

Core Experience:

Minimum five (5) years of progressive surveying and mapping experience, preferably supporting private land development and public works projects.

Leadership Depth:

Minimum three (3) years of direct management or supervisory experience overseeing survey staff and field crews.

Domain Knowledge:

Strong understanding of California surveying regulations, municipal standards, agency procedures, construction sequencing, and site constraints.

Estimating Skills:

Proven experience preparing structural construction staking calculations and detailed construction cost estimates.

Technical Skills

Tools

Core Platforms:

AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred

Software:

Carlson Software knowledge is highly desirable.

Additional Operational Details:

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

Corporate Perks

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