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The French Agency

Survey Project Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Survey Project Manager - Phoenix or Mesa, AZ * Target Max : $165,000 cap (per client) * Realistic Range : $120,000 - $155,000 * Must be a hands-on doer, strong with client relations and business ...

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 ...

RETTEW

Survey Project Manager

Mechanicsburg, 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 ...

RETTEW

Survey Project Manager

Mechanicsburg, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 · 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gaskins LeCraw

Survey Project Manager

Wichita, KS · On-site

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

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How much do survey project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 24, 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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Survey Project Manager

Survey Project Manager

McClure Engineering Co

Portsmouth, NH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Description:

Survey Project Manager:


McClure is currently searching for a Land Survey Project Manager (PM) on our growing Survey team in Portsmouth, NH. The PM will be the primary point on a variety of survey projects both within the organization, and for external clients.


A successful PM will demonstrate past success in the office side of land survey and land survey project management; a great work ethic; and strong team player, leadership, and mentoring skills for assisting less experienced survey team members.


This is primarily an office role, although field work may be required for mentoring, assisting, and successful project completion.


The Survey Project Manager is a skilled professional who is responsible for guiding their respective teammates as a productive and cohesive unit that contributes to the success of the project and profitability of the company. The Project Manager is the primary face of the project and is responsible for coordination with clients and internal staff throughout the project’s term and must strive to represent the team and the firm well.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


A Survey PM must possess the technical skills required to assist in the preparation of effective survey solutions to meet the client’s needs. A PM must also possess the interpersonal skills needed to appropriately communicate with clients and successfully lead and mentor teammates.


The PM should be capable of learning the following:

  • Ability to build trust, delegate work, and guide their teammates to the successful completion of multiple concurrent projects.
  • Ability to monitor client satisfaction and maintain strong client relationships.
  • A strong understanding of the team’s technical surveying expertise.
  • Ability to oversee the team’s QA/QC process to ensure high quality deliverables and risk mitigation.
  • Ability to articulate clients’ goals and objectives to members of the team
  • Ability to monitor, evaluate, and regulate the financial status of projects.
  • Ability to prepare fee estimates, write proposals, and perform contract management throughout the project

Educational and/or Experience Requirements

  • MA Land Surveyor License required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • 5 years of experience in surveying or related field.
  • Fluent in Autodesk Civil 3D, and the ability to learn other survey specific software.
  • Strong understanding of coordinate systems, survey field procedures, construction layout.
  • Ability to read and understand construction documents and plans.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and problem solving skills.

McClure provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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