Lead Survey Program Manager (Geomatics)

Mannik Smith Group; Village of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Artheon in Albany, NY is seeking an experienced NYS Professional Land Surveyor to provide technical leadership and oversight for our land surveying practice, ensuring survey quality, regulatory compliance, and successful project delivery.

The role focuses on mentoring staff, developing standardized workflows, QA/QC, and collaboration with project managers, engineers, and field crews to grow the practice and win new work.

Qualifications

• Active PLS license required; NY licensure required; multistate preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive surveying experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to mentor staff and build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and leadership for land surveying projects from proposal through final deliverables.
• Review plats, boundary surveys, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys, construction surveys, and other survey products for accuracy and compliance.
• Lead QA/QC efforts by reviewing deliverables, identifying deficiencies, and driving corrective actions through completion.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve SOPs, technical standards, and best practices.
• Establish and maintain performance metrics to improve project consistency, reduce risk, and protect profitability.
• Serve as the Professional Land Surveyor of record by signing and sealing documents as required.
• Mentor, coach, and develop survey personnel while promoting accountability and excellence.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field crews to ensure successful project execution.
• Support business development through client engagement, technical consultation, and proposals.
• Assist with strategic planning for the surveying practice, staffing, and operational improvements.
• Maintain compliance with state surveying regulations and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

QA/QC

Communication

Project delivery

Client service

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license (NYS)

New York licensure

Job description

Artheon in Albany, NY is seeking an experienced NYS Professional Land Surveyor to provide technical leadership and oversight for our land surveying practice, ensuring survey quality, regulatory compliance, and successful project delivery.

The role focuses on mentoring staff, developing standardized workflows, QA/QC, and collaboration with project managers, engineers, and field crews to grow the practice and win new work.