Senior Survey Project Lead | Geospatial Delivery

Colliers Engineering & Design; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 98,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pregnancy disability leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

In-house courses

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Philanthropy opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Biddeford, Maine, seeks an experienced Survey Project Manager to lead a Survey/Geospatial team on dynamic land surveying projects. You will manage projects from kickoff through delivery, oversee budgets and schedules, and mentor staff while strengthening client relationships.

The role combines hands-on technical leadership with business-minded project management to deliver accurate data and high-quality outcomes for clients and communities.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in land surveying or related field.
• Experience managing construction staking projects and crews.
• Knowledge of the construction industry with adaptability to client needs.
• Valid driver’s license; licensure preferred but not required.
• Proficient with Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.
• Strong written and verbal English communications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare effective work plans and labor budgets for approval by the Department Manager.
• Monitor schedules and budgets on projects to satisfy the client and control work and productivity.
• Prepare advanced engineering designs and/or technical data for completion and accuracy.
• Coordinate/Prepare As-built submittals for the client at the end of each project.
• Responsible for the quality control/quality assurance process on all assigned projects.
• Oversee the work and productivity of assigned projects.
• Strive to achieve predetermined goals for profit, productivity targets, and schedule of deliverables.
• Work under short deadlines to meet construction demands
• Participates in formulating and coordinating proposals and provides other Marketing support, including Business Development.
• Identify the project team, work packages and tasks, evaluation methods, productivity targets, schedule of deliverables, and manpower needed on projects.
• Hold team meetings to ensure procedures governing project review and approval are followed prior to submitting completed work.
• Negotiate with clients on scope changes relative to project budgets and schedules subject to supervisors' approval.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all employees involved in the project to ensure high utilization rates.
• Review monthly labor and cost reports to ensure projects are being completed at the pre-determined goal.
• Ensure everyone involved is working in accordance with all project planning and profit control procedures.
• Ensure that all scope revisions affecting the project schedule and/or budget are discussed with the client.
• Solicit help and involvement from Department Managers and other managers to troubleshoot technical problems.
• Works efficiently with the Billing Department to authorize and transmit bills to clients.
• Mentor junior staff in learning sound technical and business practices and enhancing corporate objectives.
• Adhere to the Health and Safety program and all applicable SOPs.

Skills

Surveying

Project management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Client relations

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

MS Office

English communication

Education

Professional licensure in related field (preferred)

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design in Biddeford, Maine, seeks an experienced Survey Project Manager to lead a Survey/Geospatial team on dynamic land surveying projects. You will manage projects from kickoff through delivery, oversee budgets and schedules, and mentor staff while strengthening client relationships.

The role combines hands-on technical leadership with business-minded project management to deliver accurate data and high-quality outcomes for clients and communities.