Geospatial Survey Project Lead (Pittsburgh)

SAM; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement matching (Fidelity 5%)

Paid time off

Job summary

SAM in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a mid-level Survey Project Manager to oversee survey projects from proposal through completion at our Pittsburgh office. You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction, coordinating with field staff and Staff Surveyors to maintain QA/QC and deliver high-quality results.

You will supervise field coordination, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development while ensuring compliance with state regulations and SAM standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience with various types of survey projects.
• Dedication to upholding the highest safety standards and quality controls in all surveying and field operations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and timeframes.
• Develop comprehensive project scopes, cost estimates, and competitive fee proposals.
• Coordinate with field and office staff to ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Communicate with clients, engineers, contractors, and public agencies as needed.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, establishing career progression goals for survey technicians, party chiefs, and project assistants.
• Direct the daily allocation of field assets and office staff. Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation, as appropriate for experience level.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship efforts, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.)

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Field coordination

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

SAM in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a mid-level Survey Project Manager to oversee survey projects from proposal through completion at our Pittsburgh office. You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction, coordinating with field staff and Staff Surveyors to maintain QA/QC and deliver high-quality results.

You will supervise field coordination, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development while ensuring compliance with state regulations and SAM standards.