Lead Survey Project Manager

Bowman; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Discretionary bonuses

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

Bowman, based in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Survey Project Manager to coordinate administration and field activities for land surveying projects. The role requires interfacing with clients, managing budgets, and directing survey crews and CAD technicians in the field and office.

The position emphasizes leadership, coordination with engineering/planning, and ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and budget. A strong background in ALTA/ACSM surveys and software tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Land Surveying or related field preferred, or commensurate relevant experience.
• Professional Land Surveying registration preferred.
• Seven or more (7+) years of land surveying experience including experience at the party chief level, or related land development experience to include construction stakeout.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, roadway software, MicroStation and Carlson principles.
• Thorough knowledge of residential and commercial construction stakeout procedures and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of field procedures for performing boundary and ALTA/ACSM land title surveys.
• Ability to perform all aspects of data collected field, run topographic surveys, road frontage cross-section surveys and as-built surveys.
• Thorough knowledge of total station and data collection, with the ability to adapt to new equipment and technologies.
• Strong local jurisdictional knowledge for plat preparation and approval.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish budgets and schedules.
• Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions, such as technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
• Oversee all surveying and/or survey mapping activities, including review of project changes and budget impacts.
• Provide day-to-day assistance to survey crews in the field and/or survey CAD technicians.
• Define the scope of multiple, complex projects and monitor progress toward deliverable schedules.
• Compile project status reports, calculations and maintain records essential to survey.
• Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation and collect outstanding monies due.
• Participate in marketing presentations and meetings.
• Provide technical assistance in resolution of design problems and coordination of design aspects.
• Coordinate surveying and mapping services between Survey Party Chief and client.
• Procure and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment for survey crews.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor in Land Surveying or related field

Professional Land Surveying registration preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Roadway software

MicroStation

Carlson

Job description

Bowman, based in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Survey Project Manager to coordinate administration and field activities for land surveying projects. The role requires interfacing with clients, managing budgets, and directing survey crews and CAD technicians in the field and office.

The position emphasizes leadership, coordination with engineering/planning, and ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and budget. A strong background in ALTA/ACSM surveys and software tools is preferred.