Project Manager - Survey

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Comprehensive benefits

Education support

Professional development

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead the Florida Survey Department and oversee daily operations, budgets, and client relations.

You will coordinate with project managers to determine timeframes, staffing, and project schedules, while guiding project teams and technicians. As an employee‑owned firm with ESOP, LJA offers continuous learning, in-house training, and opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with clients, and a culture of

Qualifications

• Licensed surveyor with proven project management experience.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and teams.
• Strong client relation and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise survey technicians and support staff in the Florida Survey Department.
• Oversee budgets, client relations and business development.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to estimate timeframes, staffing and schedules.
• Utilize AutoCAD and related software as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Education

Professional Licensed Surveyor

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Melbourne, FL 312 S. Harbor City Blvd Melbourne, FL 32901, USA

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee‑owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes LJA Different

• Employee‑owned. Client‑focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

Position Overview

As a Survey Project Manager at BSE Consultants, an LJA Company, you will be responsible for the daily management of multiple survey technicians and support staff in the Florida Survey Department.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Responsible for supervision of business and project operations in the Florida Survey department. Responsible for the supervision of budget, client relations and business development. Directly supervises the daily activities of the Florida Survey department, including project time and cost estimates. Responsible for overseeing manpower and project projections.
• Business Responsibilities:
  1. Establish annual business plan with the President and Vice President
  2. Collaborate with PMs
  3. Balance staffing and workload
  4. Organize project team
  5. Analyze team and group financial performance
  6. Initiate corrective actions
  7. Report results to management
  8. Establish project plan and objectives
  9. Collaborate with Project Managers to help them determine timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedule
  10. Assist with developing project proposals as neededRespond to project inquiries
  11. Serve as liaison between client and project team members
  12. Research project information
  13. Utilize AutoCAD and other related software packages as needed
  14. Communicate with other survey staff
  15. Provide guidance to team members

Required Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Professional Licensed Surveyor

Required Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in the industry
• 5 years of project management experience
• Ability to build strong relationships

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

Level Up with LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

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