Lead Survey Project Manager: Drive Multi-Site Projects

SAM; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Financial Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Perks and Discounts

Culture and Awards/Achievements

Job summary

SAM is seeking a skilled Survey Project Manager to lead complex land surveying projects nationwide from kickoff to closeout. You will act as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring milestones, budgets, and standards are met across multiple active sites.

You’ll supervise field and office operations, mentor a high-performing team, and contribute to business development through proposals and relationship management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in land surveying with project/team management.
• PLS license is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Proven success managing large-scale survey projects and teams.
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Geopak, ORD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead land survey projects from start to finish while ensuring quality and compliance.
• Plan and implement procedures to maximize operating efficiency.
• Support infrastructure projects in renewables, energy, and utilities.
• Develop and manage proposals, budgets, schedules, and contracts.
• Sign and seal plats, field notes and control drawings as required.
• Establish project plans and staffing for multiple surveys.
• Maintain strong client relationships and manage local networking.
• Provide cross-functional support to other teams as needed.
• Monitor project financials and report to leadership.
• Drive team performance with opportunities for department leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Land surveying

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or Geomatics

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Geopak

ORD

MS Office

Job description

SAM is seeking a skilled Survey Project Manager to lead complex land surveying projects nationwide from kickoff to closeout. You will act as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring milestones, budgets, and standards are met across multiple active sites.

You’ll supervise field and office operations, mentor a high-performing team, and contribute to business development through proposals and relationship management.