Land Surveying Project Manager

Orionplacement; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer is seeking an experienced land surveying leader to manage projects from kickoff to final delivery on-site in Virginia Beach, VA and additional locations. You will coordinate field crews, oversee budgets and schedules, and maintain strong client relationships to deliver ALTA/NSPS-compliant work.

With 5+ years in land surveying, you will apply technical guidance on boundary, topographic, construction, and ALTA/NSPS surveys while ensuring high-quality results and professional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of land surveying experience.
• Proven experience managing or coordinating surveying projects.
• Strong understanding of land surveying principles and practices.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, construction, and/or ALTA/NSPS surveying.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate field and office teams.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and deadlines.
• Professional, client-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• Surveying software, CADD, GPS, and digital field-data experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead land surveying projects from initiation through final delivery, ensuring projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Coordinate field crews, survey technicians, and office personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Provide technical guidance on boundary, topographic, construction, and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
• Review survey data and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate field data collection, processing, drafting, and final project production.
• Identify project risks, resolve issues, and keep projects moving forward.
• Collaborate with internal teams to balance technical requirements, client expectations, and project deadlines.
• Help maintain a high standard of quality, service, and professionalism across assigned projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Coordination

Client relations

Communication

Time management

Tools

CADD

GPS

Surveying software

Job description

Pay: $79,000.00 - $142,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead meaningful land surveying projects from kickoff through completion while having a direct impact on project quality, client satisfaction, and team success.
• Join an established, full-service surveying organization with extensive technical capabilities, experienced field crews, and a broad range of surveying services.
• Work alongside talented survey professionals and have the opportunity to provide both technical direction and project leadership.
• Take ownership of project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client relationships while continuing to grow your career.
• Work on a diverse mix of boundary, topographic, construction, ALTA/NSPS, and other land surveying projects.
• Relocation support may be available based on individual circumstances.

Location: On-site in Virginia Beach, VA; Glen Allen, VA; or Fort Lauderdale, FL. This is a great opportunity for an experienced surveying professional who enjoys being connected to the team, projects, and clients.

Note: 5+ years of directly relevant land surveying experience is required. Candidates should have strong knowledge of land surveying principles and experience coordinating survey projects, field and office teams, schedules, budgets, and client deliverables.

About Us

We are a full-service land surveying organization serving a diverse range of clients and projects across multiple markets. Our team combines experienced survey professionals, modern digital surveying technology, and strong technical capabilities to deliver accurate, high-quality results. We value professionalism, teamwork, technical excellence, and long-term relationships with our clients and our people.Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead land surveying projects from initiation through final delivery, ensuring projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Coordinate field crews, survey technicians, and office personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Provide technical guidance on boundary, topographic, construction, and ALTA/NSPS surveys.
• Review survey data and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate field data collection, processing, drafting, and final project production.
• Identify project risks, resolve issues, and keep projects moving forward.
• Collaborate with internal teams to balance technical requirements, client expectations, and project deadlines.
• Help maintain a high standard of quality, service, and professionalism across assigned projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of land surveying experience.
• Proven experience managing or coordinating surveying projects.
• Strong understanding of land surveying principles and practices.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, construction, and/or ALTA/NSPS surveying.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate field and office teams.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and deadlines.
• Professional, client-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• Surveying software, CADD, GPS, and digital field-data experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of important projects while working with experienced surveying professionals who value quality and teamwork. Our environment gives strong project leaders room to make an impact, expand their technical and management skills, and build lasting client relationships. With diverse surveying work, sophisticated technology, and opportunities for professional growth, this is a role where your experience can genuinely make a difference.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance