Senior Land Surveying Manager - Hybrid Work

Farnsworth Group; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Program

401(k) with Company Match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Professional Development and Training

Wellness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Job summary

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Land Surveying Manager in Indianapolis to lead day-to-day activities for your section, including proposals, planning, staffing, and project execution. You will oversee large, complex surveys, budgets, timelines, and quality.

You will directly mentor staff, manage client relationships, and drive business development while delivering accurate surveys and compliant deliverables across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor license (PLS/RLS/LS) required or able to obtain.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in land surveying preferred.
• Ability to develop business and maintain client relationships.
• Experience with AutoCAD C3D, MicroStation ORD for deliverables.
• Knowledge of Trimble field equipment and Trimble Business Center.
• Ability to apply new technology to develop projects.
• Support safety culture and mentor junior staff.
• Demonstrated project management and client invoicing experience.
• Ability to travel and manage multi-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews RFQ, SOQ, and cost/fee proposals with clients and internal personnel and determines resource allocation, schedule, and project feasibility.
• Assigns work assignments and utilizes CAD platforms to meet satisfy client deliverables.
• Ensures the quality, accuracy, and completeness of project work according to company policy, industry best practices, state & local statutes, and client requirements.
• Manages personnel functions such as hiring, performance reviews, salary recommendations, staff training, and employee development.
• Analyzes the department's fiscal needs including staffing and equipment; Assists in the development of yearly budgets, makes recommendations, and reconciles budgetary funds
• Helps develop and maintain policies, procedures, and standards for field & office.
• Visits project sites as needed to meet with clients and monitor surveying progress.
• Sets up contracts, monitors budgets, anticipates risk, discusses tendencies with manager.
• Participates in weekly meetings covering workload, schedule, and personnel.
• Serves as the licensed surveyor in charge of assigned projects.
• Participates in business development activities and actively networks with clients and professional associations as needed.
• Produces complete and accurate surveys to aid the company's success.

Skills

Proposal development

Client relationships

Project management

Team leadership

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree / Land Surveying certificate

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation ORD

Trimble Business Center

MS Office

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Land Surveying Manager in Indianapolis to lead day-to-day activities for your section, including proposals, planning, staffing, and project execution. You will oversee large, complex surveys, budgets, timelines, and quality.

You will directly mentor staff, manage client relationships, and drive business development while delivering accurate surveys and compliant deliverables across multiple projects.