Senior Survey & Property Programs Manager

Massachusetts Port Authority; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Inclusive culture

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

Community support

Environmental stewardship

Job summary

Massachusetts Port Authority seeks a seasoned Manager of the Survey Department to lead land-based, hydrographic, and aircraft obstruction surveying across Massport facilities and infrastructure projects.

You will oversee budgeting, staffing, and performance while interfacing with internal teams and regulators to ensure accurate property records and legal descriptions in support of critical operations.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree required; communicate complex matters in Standard English.
• 10-15 years of land surveying experience with at least 5 years in a supervisor/management role.
• Massachusetts Registered Professional Land Surveyor license required.
• Working knowledge of 250 CMR requirements; knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and Calson Software desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leads the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Survey Unit, overseeing workforce planning, budgeting, staff development, performance management, labor relations, and the successful delivery of surveying services across Massport’s facilities and infrastructure projects.
• Directs land-based, hydrographic, and aircraft obstruction surveying activities, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and maintenance of critical survey control networks, property records, and construction-related measurements that support operational and capital initiatives.
• Partners with internal departments, consultants, utilities, government agencies, and external stakeholders to manage complex surveying, property, and infrastructure matters, while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, and organizational priorities.
• Provides expert technical leadership on property boundaries, legal descriptions, ground leases, and land rights, supporting construction projects, risk management, litigation, and regulatory proceedings through thorough analysis, documentation, and professional testimony when required.

Skills

Land surveying

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Calson Software

Job description

Massachusetts Port Authority seeks a seasoned Manager of the Survey Department to lead land-based, hydrographic, and aircraft obstruction surveying across Massport facilities and infrastructure projects.

You will oversee budgeting, staffing, and performance while interfacing with internal teams and regulators to ensure accurate property records and legal descriptions in support of critical operations.