Senior Project Manager - Land Surveying

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in New Haven, CT, invites a Senior Project Manager – Land Surveying to lead its survey department. You will oversee staff, guide project execution, and explore new client opportunities in a technologically progressive environment.

The role emphasizes managing multiple projects, budgets, and client relations while advancing surveying practices using Civil 3D/Carlson and field equipment. Hybrid client-facing leadership offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of surveying experience in field and office.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Carlson software.
• State Survey license or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with proposal preparation and job estimates.
• Ability to perform complex boundary analysis and QA/QC of deliverables.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage staff and budgets.
• Willingness to travel to field sites as needed.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategies to meet client objectives and manage multiple projects.
• Prepare field data for work, schedule crews, and perform QA/QC.
• Prepare survey plans, reports, and CAD deliverables.
• Perform complex analyses for portions of surveys.
• Interpret findings and ensure data collection is timely and on budget.
• Train staff and implement new software and technologies.
• Plan budgets and prepare progress reports and billings.
• Mentor staff and maintain client relationships.
• Assist in business development and proposals.
• Participate in client and regulatory meetings.

Skills

Surveying experience

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson software

Project management

Team leadership

Education

State Survey license or ability to obtain license

Tools

Total Stations

Data Collectors

GPS

Laser Scanners

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten "Best Firms to Work For" and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Land Surveying to join its collaborative team in New Haven, CT. This individual will serve a key function in providing management and leadership of all aspects of a localized survey department, and applying intensive and diversified knowledge of surveying principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage staff, and develop new clients and business opportunities in a technologically progressive environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategies and approaches for meeting client objectives, planning, implementation, data reduction, and successful completion of multiple projects;
• Prepare project data for field work, schedule field crews, review and process field data, perform adjustments and QA/QC of the raw field data;
• Lead the preparation and modification of written descriptions, survey plans, reports and CAD deliverables for projects;
• Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader surveying projects;
• Make appropriate interpretation of findings and ensure that data collection and reduction is completed correctly, timely and on budget;
• Provide staff training and implementation of new office and field software and technologies;
• Plan, schedule, and develop task and project budgets; prepare progress reports and project billings;
• Interview, supervise, mentor, and motivate staff;
• Maintain existing client relationships as well as participate in business development activities with new and existing clients;
• Write proposals and project scopes and prepare estimates, project budgets and reports;
• Manage multiple projects with different deadlines and development budgets and schedules;
• Actively participate in client and regulatory meetings;
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of surveying experience in both the field and office;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Carlson software with excellent computer skills;
• State Survey license or ability to obtain State license;
• Experience with proposal preparation and job estimates;
• Ability to perform complex boundary analysis and maintain quality control of survey deliverables;
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage staff, maintain quality control, interact with senior managers of the firm, clients and regulatory authorities;
• Proven experience in proposal preparation, contract negotiations, job estimates, project management and managing budgets;
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team with various levels and types of management, staff, co‑workers and clients;
• Ability to operate field equipment including Total Stations, Data Collectors, Laser Scanners and GPS, etc.;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability and willingness to travel to the field when necessary;
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.

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