Project Manager – Professional Land Surveyor

GeoSearch; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoSearch in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Project Manager – Professional Land Surveyor with 5+ years post-licensure experience to lead our Surveying Operations in Indianapolis, IN.

The role requires Indiana PLS and strong client management. Responsibilities include directing field and office teams, coordinating with INDOT projects, maintaining quality control, and ensuring on-time delivery within budget. Licensure in nearby states preferred; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Indiana Professional Land Surveyor (IN PLS) in good standing is required.
• Licensure in adjoining states (IL, OH) preferred or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 5 years post-licensure experience on infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting state/local government and INDOT preferred.
• Strong client and project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead surveying operations in Indianapolis, with team leadership and growth focus.
• Identify, recruit, and train survey field and office personnel.
• Coordinate with crews, technicians, and other discipline leads on milestones.
• Oversee quality control programs and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively to determine priorities across clients and projects.
• Improve workflows and leverage technology to drive efficiencies.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment & training

Team coordination

Client & project management

Communication

Process improvement

Business understanding

Quality control

Surveying management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics or equivalent

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking currently seeking a 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.

Responsibilities

• The individual must 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
• Coordination with crews and technicians to establish project responsibilities and priorities
• Coordination with other discipline leads (including SUE and Remote Sensing) on scheduling objectives and project milestones
• A complete understanding of how to manage a quality control program and follow established policies and procedures is necessary
• Strong communication skills and a thorough understanding for determining priorities as delivered by various clients will be required
• Expected continuous improvement of project workflows, creating efficiencies through innovation and technology is a plus and having a good understanding of business will be required

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing as an Indiana Professional Land Surveyor is required — licensure in adjoining states, including Illinois and Ohio, or the 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 is required as it relates to supporting all aspects of INDOT transportation projects is a plus
• Outstanding communication skills and understanding how to provide overall client/project management is mandatory
• A professional and courteous approach to management
• An 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 sponsorship of employment visas