Senior Survey Project Manager

Bowman Consulting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Employee discounts

EAP program

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Bowman Consulting in San Antonio, TX seeks a Senior Survey Project Manager to lead complex land surveying projects, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate cross-functional teams. You will supervise survey personnel, review changes, and ensure high professional standards while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires a bachelor’s in land surveying with state licensure and 10+ years of experience, including 2+ years in PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in land surveying or related field
• Professional Land Surveying registration is required
• 10+ years land surveying experience including 2+ years project management
• Licensed surveyor in relevant state
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles and regulations
• Experience managing a Survey Department is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to survey teams and ensure quality delivery
• Generate proposals, budgets, and schedules for client projects
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet project requirements
• Oversee all surveying activities and review changes impacting staffing and budget
• Maintain liaison with clients and oversee project communications
• Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules and compile status reports
• Ensure compliance with municipal codes and regulations for plat preparation and approval

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting & scheduling

Team mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in land surveying

Professional Land Surveying registration

10+ years land surveying experience

2+ years project management

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Carlson

Job description

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior Survey Project Manager to join our team in San Antonio, TX.

Purpose

Apply administrative, technical, and managerial techniques to assigned projects to ensure successful and timely completion within the allocated budget.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Oversee managing people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At The Operational And Company Level

• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Keep informed of new methods and developments affecting the organization and recommend new practices or change emphasis of programs.
• Represent the organization and maintain liaison with individuals and related organizations.

Do the Work

• Manage competing demands and establish priorities for staff.
• Meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals, and establish budgets and schedules.
• Maintain close liaison with clients to resolve all project questions, such as, but not limited to, technical requirements, completion requirements and billing inquiries.
• Oversee all surveying activities, including review of all project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and all other factors, which may significantly affect staffing requirements or budget.
• Supervise work of all survey personnel to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Define the scope of multiple, complex projects and develop plan to accomplish land survey projects. Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules.
• Compile project status reports.
• Review job cost sheets/prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
• Collect outstanding monies due from assigned clients.
• Participate in and formulate marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
• Secure repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.
• Supervise the work of Project Managers when needed.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in land surveying or related field preferred.
• Professional Land Surveying registration.
• Ten or more (10+) years of land surveying or related land development experience to include a minimum of two (2) years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Carlson principles.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams.
• Thorough understanding of financial principles in a consulting business. Ability to interpret and accurately apply municipal codes and regulations for Plat preparation and approval.
• Proven marketing and business development skills.
• Must be licensed surveyor in relevant state.
• Experience managing a Survey Department is preferred.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Partly indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Bowman is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.