Survey Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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