Senior Land Survey Project Manager

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Survey Project Manager to join our Gainesville, VA or Richmond, VA offices to lead land surveying and civil engineering projects. You will coordinate work, consult with clients, and guide the Gainesville/Richmond office in collaboration with leadership.

Ideal candidates hold a Virginia PLS (or obtain it within six months), LSIT, and a minimum of 10 years in surveying with project management. Proficiency with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Land Surveyor in Virginia or ability to obtain Virginia PLS within six months.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in all aspects of land surveying, including project management experience.
• AAS or BS Degree in Surveying is preferred.
• LSIT required.
• A successful track record of building client relationships in the surveying and related mapping industry.
• Effective team building skills.
• Experience with transportation and utility infrastructure projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Experienced in all aspects of Land Surveying (Land Development a plus).
• Perform Boundary Surveys & ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys & As‑built plans.
• Data reduction and processing of field files, topographic surveys, etc.
• Knowledge of Trimble Business Center (GPS processing) and AutoCAD Civil 3D software a plus.
• Have the ability to work out of town if required, flexible with work area.
• Must have a clean driving record and be able to maintain a valid driver's license in order to operate company vehicle.
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects with multiple team members.
• Consult with clients.
• Strengthen the vision of Virginia survey operations by partnering with our leadership team to provide direction and guidance to the Gainesville/Richmond survey office.
• Collaborate proactively and productively with other groups and offices across the Mid‑Atlantic operating unit.
• Oversee survey aspects of civil engineering projects and/or direct preparation of all types of survey plans.
• Train field staff in land surveying procedures.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets & deliverables.
• Prepare proposals and contracts.
• Prepare easement plans, study maps, boundary surveys, and ALTAs.
• Prepare route studies, perform courthouse research and deed analysis.
• CAD oversight and quality assurance.
• Perform survey computations, data collection, and cut sheet generation.

Skills

Client relationships

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Land surveying

Detail oriented

Education

AAS or BS Degree in Surveying

LSIT

Registered Professional Land Surveyor (Virginia)

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Dewberry is seeking a Survey Project Manager to join our Gainesville, VA or Richmond, VA offices to lead land surveying and civil engineering projects. You will coordinate work, consult with clients, and guide the Gainesville/Richmond office in collaboration with leadership.

Ideal candidates hold a Virginia PLS (or obtain it within six months), LSIT, and a minimum of 10 years in surveying with project management. Proficiency with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.