Senior Survey Project Manager

LVI Associates; Illinois; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Remote work

Employee-owned company

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

LVI Associates is partnering with a respected, employee-owned engineering and geospatial consulting firm in Illinois to recruit a Survey Project Manager. The role offers ownership of projects, client development, and mentoring responsibility within a growing geospatial team, with a fully remote work arrangement.

The ideal candidate is an Illinois Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) with 10+ years' experience, ready to lead and expand the practice while collaborating with a national client base.

Qualifications

• Illinois PLS license is required.
• 10+ years of land surveying experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing survey projects and client relationships.
• Strong understanding of boundary, topographic, and geospatial surveying principles.
• Experience leading and coordinating field and office teams.
• Excellent communication and business development skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in growing a practice.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of land surveying and geospatial projects from proposal through completion
• Coordinate field crews and office personnel to ensure successful project delivery
• Serve as the primary client contact throughout project execution
• Prepare and review legal descriptions, boundary resolutions, survey deliverables, and project proposals
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates
• Utilize innovative technologies and geospatial solutions to address client challenges
• Conduct site visits and field reviews as required
• Mentor junior staff and support the continued growth of the surveying team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients throughout Illinois

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Business development

Mentoring

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Illinois PLS license

Tools

Civil 3D

GIS

LiDAR

UAV

Data collection workflows

Job description

LVI Associates is partnering with a respected, employee-owned engineering and geospatial consulting firm seeking a Survey Project Manager to support the continued growth of its Illinois surveying practice.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Illinois Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) who is looking to take ownership of projects, expand client relationships, and play a key role in the development of a growing geospatial team. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to manage projects, mentor staff, and help shape the future direction of the surveying practice while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

LVI Associates is partnering with a respected, employee-owned engineering and geospatial consulting firm seeking a Survey Project Manager to support the continued growth of its Illinois surveying practice.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Illinois Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) who is looking to take ownership of projects, expand client relationships, and play a key role in the development of a growing geospatial team. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to manage projects, mentor staff, and help shape the future direction of the surveying practice while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of land surveying and geospatial projects from proposal through completion
• Coordinate field crews and office personnel to ensure successful project delivery
• Serve as the primary client contact throughout project execution
• Prepare and review legal descriptions, boundary resolutions, survey deliverables, and project proposals
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates
• Utilize innovative technologies and geospatial solutions to address client challenges
• Conduct site visits and field reviews as required
• Mentor junior staff and support the continued growth of the surveying team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients throughout Illinois

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required
• 10+ years of land surveying experience
• Demonstrated experience managing survey projects and client relationships
• Strong understanding of boundary, topographic, and geospatial surveying principles
• Experience leading and coordinating field and office teams
• Excellent communication and business development skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in growing a practice
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred

• Civil 3D experience
• Experience with modern geospatial technologies, GIS, LiDAR, UAV, and data collection workflows
• Background working with municipal, transportation, infrastructure, or land development projects

Why Join?

This firm has built a strong reputation for delivering surveying, geospatial, and engineering services across a diverse range of public and private sector projects. Employees benefit from the resources of an established organization while maintaining the flexibility, visibility, and career growth opportunities often associated with smaller firms.

As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee has a vested interest in the firm's success. The organization is consistently recognized as a top workplace and offers a collaborative environment where high performers are rewarded and future leaders are developed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible work environment
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Regular compensation reviews

If you're an experienced Illinois PLS looking for a leadership opportunity with the flexibility of remote work and the long-term rewards of employee ownership, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.