Project Manager - Professional Land Surveyor

WGI; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

PTO

Holidays

HSA with company contribution

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WGI is seeking a Project Manager – Professional Land Surveyor with over 5 years of experience in Indianapolis, IN. The role entails leading survey operations and managing projects for government agencies such as INDOT.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, an Indiana Professional Land Surveyor registration, and strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a full-time role with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Registration as an Indiana Professional Land Surveyor.
• 5 years of managing/surveying infrastructure projects.
• Experience in using MicroStation for INDOT projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveying operations in Indianapolis, IN.
• Train survey field and office technical associates.
• Manage quality control program and follow established procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Surveying Methodologies

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Geomatics

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Project Manager – Professional Land Surveyor

Job ID: 2026-3689 | Category: Geospatial/ Land Surveying | Type: Full Time

Location: Indianapolis, IN

We are currently seeking a professional surveyor for the Project Manager – Professional Land Surveyor position with more than 5 years of professional experience to lead our surveying operations in Indianapolis, IN.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• LTD & STD
• Life Insurance
• 401k with match
• PTO
• Holidays
• HSA with company contribution
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program

Responsibilities

• Work responsibly and respectfully, provide leadership to the team, and grow potential business in the region
• Identify, recruit, and train survey field and office technical associates in proper surveying methodologies
• Coordinate with crews and technicians to establish project responsibilities and priorities
• Coordinate with other discipline leads (including SUE and Remote Sensing) on scheduling objectives and project milestones
• Manage a quality control program and follow established policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively and prioritize based on client needs
• Continuously improve project workflows, create efficiencies through innovation and technology, and maintain strong business understanding

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing as an Indiana Professional Land Surveyor; licensure in adjoining states or ability to gain licensure is greatly preferred
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geomatics or equivalent and 5 years of post-licensure experience preferred
• Minimum of 5 years managing/surveying infrastructure projects supporting state and local government agencies including Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)
• Familiarity and experience in using MicroStation related to INDOT transportation projects is a plus
• Outstanding communication skills and client/project management experience
• Professional and courteous management approach
• Understanding of project estimating, budgets, and resource management

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.