Senior Survey Project Manager

Talentify; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Richmond, VA is seeking a Survey Project Manager to oversee complex land survey projects. This role requires strong project management and surveying knowledge, including Trimble experience. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree. The company offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Financial benefits

Work life balance

Professional development

Perks and discounts

Culture and awards/achievements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry-related work experience in a professional or management capacity.
• Professional License is preferred.
• Proven experience in project/phase management for large-scale land survey projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large, complex land survey projects while managing multiple project managers.
• Collaborate with Market Leads to expand market share.
• Develop and conduct presentations to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management expertise

Surveying knowledge

Budget management skills

Trimble experience

Strong verbal communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Survey Project Manager

The Survey Project Manager will oversee large, complex land survey projects while managing multiple project managers. This role requires collaboration with Market Leads and leadership to expand market share and includes serving as a subject matter expert within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Establish work plans and staffing requirements for multiple large-scale land survey projects.
• Oversee the writing of scope, budget, and QAQC.
• Identify, plan, and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency.
• Review performance data, including financial, budgets, sales, and activity reports, to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress, and activity levels.
• Monitor and develop professional staff to maximize their potential.
• Develop RFQs and fee proposals.
• Collaborate with Market Leads and Market Managers to establish plans and strategies to expand the customer base.
• Develop and conduct presentations to clients and other critical stakeholders.
• Effectively interface with sub-consultants and other business relationships.
• Provide support to other operational units as needed.
• Represent company interests in meetings and trade shows when necessary.

Essential Skills

• Professional License.
• Project management expertise.
• Surveying knowledge.
• Experience with Trimble.
• Budget management skills.
• 7+ years of industry-related work experience in a professional or management capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly define assignments and deliverables to team members.
• Ability to oversee, mentor, and motivate a project team.
• Proven experience in project/phase management for large-scale land survey projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills to manage multiple registered surveyors, technicians, and field crews.
• Success in business development, marketing, and networking.
• Experience in contract negotiations, budgets, and fee estimates.
• Survey, topographic surveys, land development, and survey software proficiency.
• Experience working with Trimble Survey Equipment.
• Professional License preferred.

Work Environment

This position operates in an office environment from Monday to Friday. The company offers a customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, participation in the Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans, Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS initiative for women-focused leadership and development, milestone anniversary recognition, and a mentorship program.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

• Health and wellness benefits
• Financial benefits
• Work life balance
• Professional development
• Perks and discounts
• Culture and awards/achievements

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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