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Survey Project Manager Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

V3 Companies, a multidisciplinary AEC firm, is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager, where you will contribute to career-defining projects that reimagine our built and natural world. This is ...

Survey Project Manager

Burns Harbor, IN · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

DLZ Corporation has Survey Project Manager opportunities in Joliet, IL, Chicago, IL or Burns Harbor, IN . Duties & Responsibilities: * Manage construction layout/staking and topographic/boundary ...

V3 Companies, a multidisciplinary AEC firm, is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager, where you will contribute to career-defining projects that reimagine our built and natural world. This is ...

Survey Project Manager

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

V3 Companies, a multidisciplinary AEC firm, is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager, where you will contribute to career-defining projects that reimagine our built and natural world. This is ...

Survey Project Manager - Energy Summary: This is an office role that would provide project manager support for Energy related projects. This role would include items related to project management ...

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How much do survey project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for survey project manager in Indiana is $99,469.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,800.00 and $114,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Survey Project Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Survey Project Manager, you need strong project management abilities, a background in surveying or geomatics, and relevant educational qualifications such as a degree in civil engineering or land surveying. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like AutoCAD, GPS/GNSS equipment, and project management software, as well as licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in some regions, is often required. Exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills are essential for coordinating teams, clients, and stakeholders effectively. These competencies ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

What does a typical day look like for a Survey Project Manager?

A typical day for a Survey Project Manager involves coordinating field crews, reviewing survey data, managing project timelines, and communicating with clients or engineers to discuss project requirements and address any challenges. You might spend part of your day in the office planning upcoming fieldwork, analyzing results, preparing maps or reports, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Collaboration with team members—both in the field and in the office—is a significant aspect of the role, as is resolving unforeseen scheduling or technical issues. This variety helps keep the work engaging and allows you to develop both your technical expertise and leadership skills.

What does a Survey Project Manager do?

A Survey Project Manager oversees land surveying projects from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. They coordinate with clients, survey teams, and regulatory agencies to plan, execute, and deliver survey data for construction, engineering, or mapping purposes. Their responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, team management, and quality control. Strong technical knowledge of surveying methods, project management skills, and leadership abilities are essential for success in this role.

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Survey Project Manager

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Job description

Survey Project Manager
Job Locations US-IN-Indianapolis
Category Survey / Geospatial
Type Full-Time
Overview

Own the Future of Surveying: Survey Project Manager at CEC

Ready to take your career from professional surveyor to an industry leader? Join Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) and step into a high-impact role where you're not just managing projects-you're shaping the future of our practice.

You'll be the go-to technical guru and helps mentor our existing office and field teams. Think of this as your chance to help level up the entire Chicago surveying group, from expanding our client base to building our tech stack and capabilities.

You'll be working under a senior professional land surveyor who has a Large National Presence in the Land Surveying/Geospatial Industry. This mentorship is invaluable to the next up and coming Land Surveying Professional, that wishes to grow their career exponentially on a personal and national level here at CEC.

What You'll Be Doing:

    Tech & Quality Champion: Be the final word on technical excellence. You'll ensure our work is top-tier by running Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), setting the gold standard for office and field procedures,
  • Mentor & Team Builder: Help our talented staff grow their careers through hands-on mentoring and training. You'll also be key in recruiting the next generation of all-star surveyors.
  • Project Leadership: Take the reins on exciting projects from start to finish. This includes crafting proposals, keeping project budgets on track, and managing the finances.

The Tools You Bring:

  • You're an Expert: You have 8+ years of real-world surveying experience under your belt.
  • The Credentials: You're a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or you have your S.I.T. and are on the fast track to getting licensed.
  • Tech-Forward: You don't just know the basics-you're fluent in the latest surveying technology, principles, and techniques.
  • Business Savvy: You've got experience managing the full lifecycle of a project, from the initial bid to the final invoice.
  • Influence & Growth: You're a natural leader who can mentor a team, and you're ready to use your marketing and networking skills to help our practice expand.

Potential sign-on and relocation bonus, if applicable.

Qualifications
  • 8+ years of professional surveying experience
  • Professional Land Surveyor registration (PLS) or ability to obtain licensure with having Land Survey-in-Training ( SIT)
  • Knowledge of technological advances, principles, techniques and practices of land surveying
  • Experience with survey project management; including preparation of proposals, tracking project budgets, and billing review
  • Ability to speak and write professionally
  • Ability to provide guidance and mentoring to staff in the survey practice
  • Ability to assist in growth of survey practice using marketing and networking technique
About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!


We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited. Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.