Sr. Project Manager - Survey

LJA; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health, dental & pet plans

Parental/maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement & training

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development memberships

Internal mobility

Team events & culture

Job summary

LJA's WLB Group, an LJA Company, seeks a Sr Project Manager to oversee the daily management of multiple survey technicians and support staff in the Nevada Survey Department.

In this role you will supervise operations, manage budgets and client relations, collaborate with PMs, and ensure accurate time and cost estimates while guiding the team. You will participate in business planning, staffing, and maintaining executive-level client relationships to drive growth and success.

Qualifications

• 15 years’ experience in the industry.
• 10 years of project management experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of the Nevada Survey department.
• Oversee budget, client relations and business development.
• Coordinate project time and cost estimates.
• Develop project plans and objectives with PMs.
• Maintain executive level client relationships.
• Communicate with survey staff and provide team guidance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Public Works and Commercial experience

Education

Professional Licensed Surveyor

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

What LJA Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee‑owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes LJA Different

• Employee‑owned. Client‑focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

Position Overview

As a Sr Project Manager at WLB Group, an LJA Company, you will be responsible for the daily management of multiple survey technicians and support staff in the Nevada Survey Department.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Responsible for supervision of business and project operations in the Nevada Survey department. Responsible for the supervision of budget, client relations and business development. Directly supervises the daily activities of the Nevada Survey department, including project time and cost estimates. Responsible for overseeing manpower and project projections.
• Business Responsibilities:
• Establish annual business plan with the President and Vice President
• Establish office objectives
• Collaborate with PM’s
• Establish group plan
• Balance staffing and workload
• Prioritize long‑term resources
• Organize project team
• Achieve financial objectives
• Analyze team and group financial performance
• Initiate corrective actionsReport results to management
• Establish project plan and objectives
• Collaborate with Project Managers to help them determine timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedule
• Assist with developing project proposals as needed
• Maintain executive level client relationships
• Respond to project inquiries
• Serve as liaison between client and project team members
• Research project information
• Utilize AutoCAD and other related software packages as needed
• Communicate with other survey staff
• Provide guidance to team members

Required Education, License, Certifications

• Professional Licensed Surveyor

Required Qualifications

• 15 years’ experience in the industry
• 10 years of project management experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Public Works and Commercial experience is a plus

Benefits

Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.