Construction Survey Project Manager

ACTalent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Land Survey Project Manager to lead multiple land survey projects from kickoff to delivery in Dallas, TX. You will guide field and office teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, and client expectations while serving as the primary client contact.

You will develop proposals, budgets, and billing processes, monitor project financials, and collaborate with subconsultants and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Surveyor (PS/RPLS) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage survey projects from kickoff to final deliverables.
• Coordinate field and office survey teams.
• Develop proposals, budgets, schedules, contracts, and billing.
• Monitor project financials, including AR, WIP, and invoicing.
• Establish staffing plans and allocate resources across projects.
• Review, sign, and seal plats, field notes, and drawings as required.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Coordinate with subconsultants and project stakeholders.
• Support business development and represent the company at industry events.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PS/RPLS license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GeoPak

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Lead multiple land survey projects from proposal through delivery, ensuring quality, schedule, budget, and client expectations are met. Serve as the primary client contact while managing survey teams, project performance, and business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage survey projects from kickoff to final deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate field and office survey teams.
• Develop proposals, budgets, schedules, contracts, and billing.
• Monitor project financials, including AR, WIP, and invoicing.
• Establish staffing plans and allocate resources across projects.
• Review, sign, and seal plats, field notes, and drawings as required.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Coordinate with subconsultants and project stakeholders.
• Support business development and represent the company at industry events.
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of surveying, construction surveying, or related project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing large, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, GeoPak, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Professional Surveyor (PS/RPLS) license preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Land and construction surveying projects.
• Topographic, boundary, and construction layout surveys.
• Client-facing project management and business development.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, and financial performance.
• Coordinating survey crews, consultants, and project teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $160000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

health and wellness financial benefits work-life balance professional development perks and discounts

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.