Lead Survey Project Manager – Geospatial AEC

Colliers Engineering & Design; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) company match

Paid time off including military leave

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Miami is searching for a Survey Project Manager to lead teams on critical land development and infrastructure projects. This role demands a skilled professional who can navigate high-impact projects, ensuring technical accuracy and client satisfaction while mentoring rising talent within a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates should have 8+ years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and a Bachelor's Degree in surveying or a related field. Join our dedicated Survey/Geospatial team and make a significant impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in surveying or related fields.
• High School Diploma, Associates Degree, or technical school certification in AutoCAD preferred.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License if operating a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure technical accuracy.
• Prepare accurate title boundaries and control surveys.
• Monitor budgets and project schedules.

Skills

Survey expertise

Project management

AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency

Technical and mathematical competency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in surveying or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Bentley Microstation

Job description

Overview

Are you a licensed surveyor or experienced survey leader ready to take charge of high-impact projects across land development, infrastructure, and construction? As a Survey Project Manager, you'll lead teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure technical accuracy from the field to final deliverables. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where leadership, geospatial precision, and project vision all come together. You’ll oversee a wide range of survey services, mentor rising talent, and collaborate with some of the best minds in AEC.

Overview

Are you a licensed surveyor or experienced survey leader ready to take charge of high-impact projects across land development, infrastructure, and construction? As a Survey Project Manager, you'll lead teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure technical accuracy from the field to final deliverables. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where leadership, geospatial precision, and project vision all come together. You’ll oversee a wide range of survey services, mentor rising talent, and collaborate with some of the best minds in AEC.

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with experience in the private market and experience working on DOT/private projects in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, FL!

Join our Survey/Geospatial team, which offers a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. Collect data from the air, ground and subsurface to provide precision data interpretation with us and accelerate YOUR success to become tomorrow’s industry leader.

Responsibilities

Completion of project tasks to meet established requirements with minimal direction. Responsible for the preparation and completion of accurate title boundaries, plats, topographic design surveys, control surveys, HDS laser scanning and various construction related surveys. May coordinate and, in some cases, manage the preparation of construction layout within area of specialization.

• Compile survey cost estimate and scope of services.
• Analyze and prepare complete boundary survey by compiling record data and providing sound analysis and reason for accurate property line location.
• Perform Quality Control review on reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and other contract documents prepared by others for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide accurate computation for the layout of subdivisions, roads and lots as well as buildings and utilities.
• Provide assistance to staff in the preparation of reports/findings, plans, and other contract documents.
• Organize and coordinate the work of field and office staff required to complete design, field and/or other tasks on more complex projects.
• Assist in the preparation of project/task work plans.
• Assist with the safety planning and preparation for projects.
• Provide direction to staff to complete project objectives.
• Monitor the work efforts of assigned staff including sub-consultants and/or contractors, overseeing budgets.
• Monitor time schedules and capital cost budgets on projects to satisfy client.
• Ensure that all scope revisions affecting the project schedule and/or budget are discussed with the client.
• Ensure that all out-of-scope work and associated fees are approved by the client prior to performing the services.
• May supervise assignments given to Survey Technician(s).
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Associates Degree or certification from a technical school in AutoCAD preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in surveying or related field a plus.
• 8+ years.
• SIT license preferred. CST preferred.
• If operating a motor vehicle for the purpose of completing job duties, must possess a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center & Bentley Microstation and related software.
• Aptitude for technical and mathematic competency.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
  
  

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!