Lead Survey Project Manager | Growth & Impact

Central Business Solutions, Inc; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Personal Leave

Employee Engagement and Team-Building Events

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc in Riverside, California is seeking an experienced Survey Manager to lead survey projects and teams. Responsibilities include managing project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation, as well as preparing proposals and CAD drawing reviews.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in surveying and mapping, strong leadership and organizational skills, and be knowledgeable in California surveying regulations.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of surveying and mapping experience, preferably in land development.
• Minimum of three (3) years of management or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of California surveying regulations and agency procedures.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience preparing construction staking calculations and cost estimates.
• Knowledge of construction sequencing and regulatory requirements.
• Experience preparing legal descriptions and boundary analyses.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to survey staff.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Prepare and review CAD drawings, including boundary surveys and topographic maps.
• Process project submittals with regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate construction bid document preparation.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Carlson Software

Education

Professional Land Surveyor certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to survey staff and field crews.

• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.

• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.

• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Prepare and review CAD drawings, including:

  • Boundary Surveys

  • Topographic Maps

  • ALTA/NSPS Surveys

  • Land Title Surveys

  • As-Built Surveys

  • Subdivision Maps

  • Other survey-related documents

• Process project submittals with city, county, and regulatory agencies.

• Coordinate construction bid document preparation and contract administration activities.

• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and public agencies.

• Perform boundary analysis, closure calculations, legal descriptions, and exhibit preparation.

• Support construction staking calculations and survey data processing.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of surveying and mapping experience, preferably supporting private land development and public works projects.

• Minimum of three (3) years of management or supervisory experience.

• Strong understanding of California surveying regulations, municipal standards, and agency procedures.

• Proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience preparing construction staking calculations and construction cost estimates.

• Knowledge of construction sequencing, site constraints, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience preparing legal descriptions, boundary analyses, and survey exhibits.

• Professional Land Surveyor certification

Technical Skills:

• AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Trimble Business Center

• Bluebeam

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Carlson Software (preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Direct and coordinate daily activities of field crews.

• Collaborate with engineers, survey analysts, contractors, and clients.

• Manage staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and project workload distribution.

• Monitor project budgets, contract hours, and scope management.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Personal Leave

• Employee Engagement and Team-Building Events

• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Compensation
Base Salary - USD $95,000 to $125,000