Sr Survey Project Manager

GALLOWAY & COMPANY, INC.; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Galloway & Company LLC in Colorado is seeking a Senior Survey Project Manager to oversee boundary, topographic, and construction survey work, leading office and field teams. You will apply survey principles, Trimble Business Center, and AutoCAD Civil 3D to deliver accurate documents, on budget, and on schedule.

You will mentor staff, guide hiring and coaching, and collaborate with clients to ensure scope clarity and high-quality results in a growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or technical school education in surveying technology, or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in survey project management or leadership role.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client communications.

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of survey projects—boundary, topographic, construction, and more—within budget and schedule.
• Team Leadership: Mentor project managers, surveyors, CAD technicians, and field crews, supporting technical growth.
• Client Interaction: Serve as primary client contact, ensuring clarity of scope and proactive communication; participate in proposals.
• Technical Expertise: Oversee survey methodologies, QC, and compliance with statutes and Galloway standards.
• Mentorship: Develop junior staff; assist in hiring decisions and performance coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Business development

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or technical surveying education

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Invest in yourself and grow your future.

Working at Galloway is an opportunity to develop professionally and personally while making communities across the United States better places to live.

Regardless of where you are in your career, we will embrace and encourage your personal and professional growth. We’ve created an environment that grows your career, that fosters lasting relationships, and where you are respected and valued as a unique individual. We embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, self-starters, and hard workers who will help us continually improve and grow our company to create opportunities for everyone here.

Everyone is welcomed into the team and embraced as part of the Galloway family. You’ll be able to work alongside veterans and new professionals eager to learn from the best.

We encourage you to explore Galloway and learn more about our 40-year reputation of excellent design work and how we came to be recognized as the best workplace.

Galloway & Company, LLC is a people-first company where collaboration, innovation, and career growth are at the heart of everything we do. You will grow personally and professionally with a supportive culture, flexible work environment, and strong focus on leadership development. You'll also work on diverse, impactful projects alongside multidisciplinary professionals who are passionate about making a difference. At Galloway, you're not just building communities — you're building a fulfilling career.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Survey Project Manager to join our growing team of dedicated professionals. In this leadership role, you will bring your extensive experience in land surveying to oversee and guide a dynamic team of office and field staff. With your deep knowledge of survey principles, modern technologies, and equipment, you'll ensure the delivery of high-quality survey services across a variety of project types.

Your days will be filled with a mix of technical work, team leadership, and client collaboration. From boundary analysis and ALTA surveys to topographic mapping and construction layout, you’ll take the lead on planning, oversight, and execution—ensuring all work meets project budgets and timelines. You’ll draw upon your expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other survey-related software to produce and review accurate survey documents and computations.

In this position, you'll play an active role in mentoring and developing staff, providing on-the-job training, and delegating tasks in a way that builds confidence and competence in junior team members. Your influence will extend to hiring decisions and employee coaching, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Oversight: Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of survey projects—boundary, topographic, construction, and more—ensuring all are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Daily interaction and coordination with the office Survey Team Manager

Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project managers, project surveyors, CAD technicians, and field crews. Support and coach their technical growth and ensure team cohesion.

Client Interaction: Serve as a point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction, clarity in scope, and proactive communication. Writing proposals based on client request and requirements.

Technical Expertise: Oversee survey methodologies, quality control, compliance with state statutes and rules, municipal requirements and Galloway standards of practice. Provide strategic guidance on best practices.

Mentorship: Act as a knowledge resource for junior staff, fostering development and knowledge sharing within the survey group.

Technical Proficiency:

• Preferred Experience with: Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), Deltek Vantagepoint
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coach talent, and work cross-functionally with internal departments and external clients.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Experience with business development, proposal writing and billings/invoice review

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or technical school education in surveying technology—or equivalent experience
• At least 10 years of experience in survey project management or leadership role

The estimated starting base salary for this role is $130,000 – $175,000.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Galloway & Company LLC. does not sponsor H1-B or other work visa petitions.

Pre-employment background check and ongoing drug screening is required.

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, contact our People Department at [e-mail].

Galloway & Company LLC. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer , welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.

Candidates must have authorization to work for any U.S. employer. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for employment visas.

Notice To Third Party Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters (Unsolicited Resumes)

Galloway is currently not utilizing third-party recruiting services. Galloway is not responsible for any fees for unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies or recruiters not under contract with Galloway. Please see our policy details here.

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