Sr. Project Manager - Survey

LJA; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health, dental, and pet insurance

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Industry memberships

Internal mobility opportunities

Social events

Job summary

LJA Surveying in Florida seeks a Sr Project Manager to oversee the daily operations of the Florida Survey Department, supervising technicians and support staff. You will handle budgets, client relations, and project time/cost estimates while driving business development in a dynamic, employee-owned firm.

The role requires extensive PM experience, licensed surveying credentials, and strong leadership. Opportunity for collaboration across teams and exposure to diverse client projects in the

Qualifications

• 15 years of industry experience required.
• 10 years of project management experience required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and teams.
• Public Works and commercial project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise business and project operations in the Florida Survey department, including budget, client relations, and workload.
• Establish annual business plans with the President and Vice President.
• Set office objectives and collaborate with project managers.
• Balance staffing and workload, prioritize long-term resources.
• Organize project teams and ensure financial objectives are met.
• Maintain executive-level client relationships and respond to inquiries.
• Use AutoCAD and related software as needed.
• Provide guidance to team members.

Skills

15 years experience in the industry

10 years project management

Strong communication

Relationship building

Public Works/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, working at 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
• Flexible approach: each team and office leads with its proven approach
• Culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• Success comes through constant evolution and communication
• Passionate about having fun and making money, while creating impact

Position Overview

As a Sr Project Manager at LJA Surveying, you will be responsible for the daily management of multiple survey technicians and support staff in the Florida Survey Department.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Responsible for supervision of business and project operations in the Florida Survey department, including the supervision of budget, client relations and business development, daily activities, project time and cost estimates, manpower and project projections.
• 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 actions
• Report 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

Level Up With LJA

• 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.