Lead Survey Manager – Boundary & Project Delivery

Stantec; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced, licensed Survey Manager to lead and grow our surveying practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role combines technical leadership with client service across public and private sectors.

You will oversee field and office operations, mentor staff, manage project delivery and budgets, and translate client requirements into actionable plans while upholding Stantec's safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience in surveying, geomatics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible land surveying experience, including project management and professional‑level survey work.
• At least three years in a responsible‑charge, supervisory, or comparable leadership capacity, including directing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS land title, right‑of‑way, control, construction staking, platting, and related surveying assignments.
• Provide responsible charge, sign and seal professional survey documents, and ensure deliverables meet NM laws, standards, contracts, and quality requirements.
• Direct survey projects from initiation through delivery, including scope, work plans, schedules, budgets, staffing, and invoicing support.
• Lead the day‑to‑day activities of field crews and office staff, coordinating schedules and reviewing work products for accuracy.
• Balance workloads across multiple projects, forecast resource needs, and adjust to maintain client commitments.
• Review field data, measurements, title information, and final deliverables for accuracy.
• Mentor staff, support licensure, and help build leadership capacity within the team.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement across operations.
• Champion safety and ensure compliance with company procedures and project requirements.
• Oversee readiness, maintenance, and use of survey equipment and software.
• Serve as trusted advisor to clients, manage expectations, and resolve issues professionally.
• Support growth of the NM survey practice through client relationships, proposals, and opportunities.

Skills

Staff leadership

Project management

Client relationship

Field instrumentation

GNSS

Robotic total stations

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Survey processing software

Education

Bachelors in surveying/geomatics

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

GNSS

Survey processing software

Job description

Stantec is seeking an experienced, licensed Survey Manager to lead and grow our surveying practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This role combines technical leadership with client service across public and private sectors.

You will oversee field and office operations, mentor staff, manage project delivery and budgets, and translate client requirements into actionable plans while upholding Stantec's safety and quality standards.