Field Survey Project Manager: Lead Projects & Teams

T Baker Smith, LLC.; Baton Rouge, Prairieville (LA, LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Baker Smith, LLC. is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead field survey operations, plan projects, and supervise crews.

You will partner with the Survey Lead Professional to ensure full project execution. This role demands oversight of project teams, mentoring of technicians, and coordination with clients to deliver accurate survey results. Expect field site visits, meetings, and occasional after-hours work to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• College coursework or technical training in geomatics/surveying, cartography, civil engineering, geography, or related fields.
• Professional certification or licensing in work specialization.
• 3–5 years of related project management experience.
• Ability to operate surveying instruments and equipment such as EDM, GPS, boats/ATVs.
• Proven project manager on multiple large projects and client management experience.
• Active involvement in professional organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Survey Lead Professional and project team to ensure full project execution.
• Supervision and mentoring of project technicians and field staff.
• Assist in obtaining legal documents and rights of way for project scope.
• Provide technical expertise related to land surveying to the team.
• Collaborate to establish or reestablish survey control with innovative methods.
• Visit project sites to monitor progress and direct field data collection.
• Attend client and public meetings as needed days or nights.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Electronic distance measuring equipment

GPS

Boats / ATVs

Job description

T. Baker Smith, LLC. is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead field survey operations, plan projects, and supervise crews.

You will partner with the Survey Lead Professional to ensure full project execution. This role demands oversight of project teams, mentoring of technicians, and coordination with clients to deliver accurate survey results. Expect field site visits, meetings, and occasional after-hours work to meet project deadlines.