Geomatics Project Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. in the New England region seeks an experienced Geomatics Project Manager to lead complex land surveying projects, manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships, and coordinate field teams toward high-quality spatial data solutions.

The role requires strong knowledge of land surveying, ALTA and boundary determinations, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, with a bachelor’s or higher in a related field and a Professional Land Surveyor license preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional land surveying/geomatics experience, including managing large-scale projects.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Degree in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Professional Land Surveyor license preferred.
• Client management and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects, project staff, and clients
• Project management, including management of budget, scope and schedule for small, moderate and large land survey projects
• Management of project staff and clients
• Performance and/or oversight of surveying calculations
• Analysis and interpretation of public records research, including deeds, plans and other pertinent documents for the project
• Reviews and certifies work that staff has completed with a high-level of precision and accuracy
• Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed
• Coordination of field crews and Survey/CAD Technicians
• Perform field checks, manage quality control of all products
• Coordinate survey efforts with other groups in an integrated services environment
• Ability to perform "field to finish" land surveying

Skills

Project management

Land surveying knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Survey Engineering / Geomatics / GIS / Engineering

Professional Land Surveyor license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Geomatics Project Manager

Job Details

• ID: 2026-6428
• Category: Geomatics/Survey
• Type: Regular Full-Time
• Career Stage Type: Experienced
• # of Openings: 1

Job Locations

US-NH-Bedford | US-MA-Watertown

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION: Are you an experienced geomatics professional who thrives on leading complex projects and delivering high-quality spatial data solutions? VHB's Geomatics team have a need for a Geomatics Project Manager to join our New England region.

The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in Land Surveying for a variety of applications, including boundary determinations, topographic surveys, utility surveys, highway surveys and subdivisions. The position requires up-to-date knowledge of current technologies, and a proven ability to manage land surveying projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects, project staff, and clients
• Project management, including management of budget, scope and schedule for small, moderate and large land survey projects
• Management of project staff and clients
• Performance and/or oversight of surveying calculations
• Analysis and interpretation of public records research, including deeds, plans and other pertinent documents for the project
• Reviews and certifies work that staff has completed with a high-level of precision and accuracy
• Keeps accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed
• Coordination of field crews and Survey/CAD Technicians
• Perform field checks, manage quality control of all products
• Coordinate survey efforts with other groups in an integrated services environment
• Ability to perform "field to finish" land surveying

Skills and Attributes

• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of Land Surveying, including legal requirements, boundary determinations and ALTA requirements
• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering, architectural, and structural drawings
• Knowledge of local subdivision and zoning requirements
• Thorough understanding of the use of up-to-date survey technologies and interface with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to direct and monitor construction layout services
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Motivated to lead and mentor others

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional land surveying/geomatics experience, including managing large-scale, complex land surveying projects
• High school diploma or GED required
• Degree in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Professional Land Surveyor license preferred
• Client management and business development experience
• Proficiency in all aspects of field and office land surveying including boundary line and topographic survey as well as construction stakeout

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $91,000 to $120,000 if located in Massachusetts, and $86,112 to $102,000 if located in New Hampshire. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

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When you join VHB, you'll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

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VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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