Lead Survey Manager, Community Development

Stantec; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking two experienced, licensed Survey Managers to lead and grow our surveying practice within the Community Development group in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Phoenix, Arizona.

In these visible leadership roles, you will guide talented field and office professionals, partner with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver surveying and mapping solutions that help shape resilient, well-planned communities across New Mexico, Arizona and the broader region.

Qualifications

• Current Professional Land Surveyor licensure in New Mexico or Arizona, or the ability to obtain within six months.
• Thorough knowledge of survey laws, standards, principles, techniques, procedures, occupational hazards, and safety practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate work within established scope, schedule, and budget commitments.
• Sound professional judgment and the ability to solve complex technical and operational challenges with creativity and practical innovation.
• Strong client‑service, relationship‑building, presentation, verbal communication, and technical writing skills.
• A collaborative leadership style that supports accountability, knowledge sharing, belonging, and the development of others.
• Familiarity with current surveying, mapping, data-processing, and design technologies used in professional practice.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS land title, control, construction staking, and platting assignments for land development and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, risk, and financial performance across multiple surveying and mapping projects.
• Provide responsible charge, technical direction, and quality assurance/quality control for professional survey deliverables.
• Build and support a strong team by directing workloads, mentoring staff, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities for professional growth.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, environmental professionals, project managers, and technical specialists across Stantec to deliver integrated solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to public- and private-sector clients by understanding their goals, communicating clearly, and delivering responsive service.
• Support business development through client relationship management, proposal development, interviews, strategic pursuits, and identification of new opportunities.
• Champion Stantec’s commitment to safety, integrity, technical excellence, inclusion, and collaboration in daily work and team leadership.
• Apply modern survey technologies and efficient workflows to improve quality, consistency, and value for clients.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Team mentoring

Quality control

Communication

Budget management

Business development

Safety compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Professional Land Surveyor licensure in NM or AZ

6+ years land surveying experience

Leadership in responsible charge

Tools

Survey technologies

Mapping software

Job description

Stantec is seeking two experienced, licensed Survey Managers to lead and grow our surveying practice within the Community Development group in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Phoenix, Arizona.

In these visible leadership roles, you will guide talented field and office professionals, partner with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver surveying and mapping solutions that help shape resilient, well-planned communities across New Mexico, Arizona and the broader region.