Land Surveying Manager

Farnsworth Group; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Farnsworth Group in St. Louis, MO seeks a Land Surveying Manager to lead day-to-day operations, proposals, staffing, budgeting, and project execution for a survey section.

You’ll supervise staff, ensure quality, and maintain client relationships while delivering complex surveys and coordinating client invoicing. The role requires a PLS/RLS/LS license, a degree or equivalent in land surveying, and strong leadership with CAD, Trimble tools, and project management experience.

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor’s License required (PLS, RLS, LS).
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree / Land Surveying certificate preferred.
• Ability to develop business and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation ORD to review and produce client deliverables.
• Working knowledge of Trimble field equipment and Trimble Business Center.
• Ability to apply current & new technology to develop projects.
• Encourages and supports the company’s safety-oriented culture.
• Experience with MS Office products (Word & Excel).
• Project management and client invoicing experience.
• Ability to operate in a mentor / mentee team atmosphere.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid US driver’s license & good driving record & ability to travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews RFQ, SOQ, and cost/fee proposals with clients and internal personnel and determines resource allocation, schedule, and project feasibility.
• Assigns work assignments and utilizes CAD platforms to meet client deliverables.
• Ensures the quality, accuracy, and completeness of project work according to policy and client requirements.
• Manages personnel functions such as hiring, performance reviews, salary recommendations, staff training, and employee development.
• Analyzes department’s fiscal needs including staffing and equipment; assists in yearly budgets and reconciles funds.
• Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and standards for field and office.
• Visits project sites to meet clients and monitor surveying progress.
• Sets up contracts, monitors budgets, anticipates risk, discusses tendencies with manager.
• Participates in weekly workload and schedule meetings.
• Serves as licensed surveyor in charge of assigned projects.
• Participates in business development activities and networks with clients and associations.
• Produces complete and accurate surveys to aid the company’s success.

Skills

Leadership & team mentoring

Client relationship management

Proposal development

Project management

Budgeting & staffing

Excellent communication

Hiring & performance reviews

Contract & invoicing

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree / Land Surveying certificate

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation ORD

Trimble Business Center

Trimble field equipment

MS Office

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Land Surveying Manager to join our team.In this role you will actively manage day-to-day business activities including proposals, planning, staffing, and project execution for your section. You will be responsible for multiple large, complex projects including cost estimation, work assignments, deadlines, and quality control. This position has significant client contact and financial responsibility.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepares and reviews RFQ, SOQ, and cost/fee proposals with clients and internal personnel and determines resource allocation, schedule, and project feasibility.
• Assigns work assignments and utilizes CAD platforms to meet satisfy client deliverables.
• Ensures the quality, accuracy, and completeness of project work according to company policy, industry best practices, state & local statutes, and client requirements.
• Manages personnel functions such as hiring, performance reviews, salary recommendations, staff training, and employee development.
• Analyzes the department’s fiscal needs including staffing and equipment; Assists in the development of yearly budgets, makes recommendations, and reconciles budgetary funds
• Helps develop and maintain policies, procedures, and standards for field & office.
• Visits project sites as needed to meet with clients and monitor surveying progress.
• Sets up contracts, monitors budgets, anticipates risk, discusses tendencies with manager.
• Participates in weekly meetings covering workload, schedule, and personnel.
• Serves as the licensed surveyor in charge of assigned projects.
• Participates in business development activities and actively networks with clients and professional associations as needed.
• Produces complete and accurate surveys to aid the company’s success.

What You’ll Need:

• Professional Land Surveyor’s License required (PLS, RLS, LS)
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree / Land Surveying certificate (preferred)
• Ability to develop business and maintain client relationships
• Ability to use AutoCAD C3D, Microstation ORD to review and produce client deliverables.
• Working knowledge of Trimble field equipment and Trimble Business Center.
• Ability to apply current & new technology to develop projects.
• Encourages and supports the company’s safety-oriented culture.
• Experience with MS Office products (word & excel).
• Project management and client invoicing experience.
• Ability to operate in a mentor / mentee Team atmosphere
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid US driver’s license & good driving record & ability to travel, as needed.

Nice To Haves:

• 12+ years surveying experience (4 years as a licensed professional surveyor)
• Desire to sit for Professional Land Surveyor’s exam in neighboring states.
• Experienced with Aerial Drone and 3D Point Cloud scanning technology.
• Experienced with surveying control networks, the PLSS system, and QA/QC procedures.
• History of supervising, managing and training field & office technicians.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Primarily an office position, ability to work outside on projects if needed.
• Requires the ability to work on multi-discipline projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use a computer and work in an office environment.
• Makes suggestions & undertakes company mandated trainings to increase skill and ability.
• Comfortable signing drawings & serving in responsible charge of projects.

Who We Are:

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.