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RETTEW

Survey Project Manager

Mechanicsburg, PA · Hybrid

Description Introduction RETTEW is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead surveying projects across Pennsylvania and surrounding regions. This role blends technical expertise, project leadership ...

RETTEW

Survey Project Manager

Williamsport, PA · On-site

Introduction RETTEW is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead surveying projects across Pennsylvania and surrounding regions. This role blends technical expertise, project leadership, and client ...

Spotlock

Survey Project Manager

Rutherford, NJ

Position Overview The Survey Project Manager is responsible for overseeing survey projects from proposal through final deliverables, while ensuring technical excellence, schedule adherence, and ...

Gaskins LeCraw

Survey Project Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

Pape-Dawson is seeking a Survey Project Manager for their Austin, TX office. This position oversees all aspects of land surveying projects, including regulatory compliance, budget management, and ...

Gaskins LeCraw

Survey Project Manager

Plano, TX · On-site

Pape-Dawson is seeking a Survey Project Manager for their Plano, TX office. This position oversees all aspects of land surveying projects, including regulatory compliance, budget management, and ...

Stellar IT Group

Survey Project Manager

Chandler, AZ · On-site

Survey Project Manager Job Location: Chandler, AZ Job Type: Permanent Employment Requirements Summary of Position Responsibilities: The overall position of the Survey Project Manager is responsible ...

RETTEW

Survey Project Manager

Williamsport, PA · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description Introduction RETTEW is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead surveying projects across Pennsylvania and surrounding regions. This role blends technical expertise ...

CivicMinds, Inc.

Survey Project Manager

Savannah, GA · On-site

We are seeking a Survey Project Manager to manage survey projects for public sector and private development clients in southeast Georgia. Successful candidates will have 5+ years of experience with ...

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How much do survey project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for survey project manager in the United States is $104,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,000.00 and $120,500.00 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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Infographic showing various Survey Project Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Full Time, 77% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,532 per year, or $50.3 per hour.

Survey Project Manager

Westwood Professional Services Inc

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Westwood Professional Services rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

84th of 352 rated engineering

Job description

Description:

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Survey Project Manager to join our team. The Survey Project Manager will be responsible for supporting the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, quality assurance/quality control, and completion of professional survey services. Additionally, the role includes training and mentoring of junior staff, client satisfaction, and business development under the direction of the Survey and Market Leaders within the Renewables and Power Division.

Requirements:

• Manages project tasks, schedule, and resource requirements.
• Manages project budget and analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, billing rates, and utilization.
• Conduct team meetings with project team to evaluate and coordinate the project.
• Stay current on service-specific trends, technology, software, hardware, and equipment.
• Drive value based on innovation.
• Work with the Survey Service Leader to establish, implement, monitor, and maintain procedures and quality standards for the survey group.
• Ensure that survey work products have a consistent appearance across the local land survey team and are delivered efficiently.
• Work with Survey Service Leader and Market Leaders on staffing, utilization and workload as it relates to survey.
• Work with the division Survey Leaders, and Market Leaders to grow Westwood’s local and national land survey presence with a focus on developing strategic pursuits of large survey projects.
• Support office and market-based business development by providing technical expertise and generating revenue.
• Build, maintain and grow a strong culture for survey that aligns with the division’s goals, objectives and strategies, and Westwood’s core values.
• Ensures division, regional, and company, values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.


Required Experience:

• Professional Survey License preferred by not required. Non-Licensed individuals will be evaluated based on relevant experience.
• Four-year degree preferred and 5-plus years of experience in a consulting business.
• Must have multi-discipline experience, and a strong understanding of all aspects of the Land Surveying profession.
• 5+ years’ experience in the land surveying industry.
• Must have a strong background in project management.
• Effective verbal communication is necessary and independent judgment is essential.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
• Handle multiple priorities and projects well.

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