Sr. Surveying Project Manager

Farnsworth Group, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Short & Long-Term Disability

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Development and Training

Mentoring Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

Pet Insurance Plan

Hybrid Work Program

Job summary

Join Farnsworth Group, Inc. as a Senior Surveying Project Manager in Colorado Springs. Lead multiple projects, guide staff in CAD/Trimble workflows, and shape project scope, schedule, and budgets.

You will also drive client engagement and business development while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The role requires a licensed PLS/RLS/LS and a strong background in land surveying, plus proficiency with MS Office and surveying software.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Surveyor (PLS/RLS/LS) required.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in land surveying or approved certificate.
• Ability to work in mentor/mentee team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff on CAD platforms and production of plats, ALTA/Exhibits, and legal descriptions.
• Produce drawings using CAD and Trimble platforms daily.
• Develop contracts, scopes, fees, schedules, and marketing strategies.
• Manage and review work of team members against metrics.
• Supervise field and office technicians on projects.
• Represent the project in client meetings and engagements.
• Manage budgets, invoices, and monthly progress reports.
• Engage in business development and client management.
• Follow surveying policies and best practices.

Skills

Licensing knowledge

Communication

Mentor/mentee

Technology adoption

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Survey project leadership

Client interaction

Positive work ethic

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree/land surveying approved classes

Tools

Trimble

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD C3D

MicroStation ORD

Job description

Farnsworth Group is seeking a Senior Surveying Project Manager to join our team. The Senior Surveying Project Manager is a licensed professional surveyor responsible for the management of multiple large and small projects simultaneously. In this role, you will lead the development of the project scope and fee, and be involved in managing the proposed schedule, budget, performance, quality control, project deliverables, and client business development initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead staff on the correct use of CAD platforms and other technology in the preparation of deliverables, including plats, ALTAs, as-builts, exhibits, and legal descriptions.
• Utilize CAD and Trimble platforms daily in the production of drawings of varying complexity.
• Develop contracts, scopes, fees, schedules, and marketing strategies with support.
• Manage, assign, and review the work of team members relative to specified metrics.
• Delegate and supervise surveying work assigned to staff throughout the course of a project.
• Serve as the project representative during client meetings and engagements.
• Manage budgets, prepare invoices, and submit monthly progress reports.
• Actively engaged in business development efforts and client management.
• Follow company surveying policies and procedures (industry best practices).
• Other duties, as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Professional Land Surveyor's License required (PLS, RLS, LS).
• Valid US driver's license and good driving record.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree/Land Surveying approved classes certificate.
• Ability to operate in a mentor/mentee team atmosphere.
• Ability to understand and utilize current and new technology.
• Safety-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive and collaborative work ethic.
• Experience with MS Office products (Word and Excel).
• Experience with Trimble equipment, Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD C3D/MicroStation ORD.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of surveying experience (4 years as a licensed professional surveyor).
• Desire to sit for the Professional Land Surveyor's exam in neighboring states.
• Experienced with Aerial Drone and 3D Point Cloud scanning technology.
• Familiarity with surveying control networks, the PLSS system, and QA/QC procedures.
• Experience supervising, managing, and training field & office technicians.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Primarily an office position, with the ability to work outside on projects if needed.
• Requires the ability to work on multi-disciplinary projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use a computer and work in an office environment.
• Make suggestions and undertake company-mandated training to increase skill and ability.
• Comfortable signing drawings and responsibly serving in charge of projects.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.
Colorado Pay Transparency $121,000 — $164,000 USD
Who We Are:

Who We Are:

Join Farnsworth Group, a nationally recognized architectural engineering and surveying firm where your career can thrive! For eleven consecutive years, we’ve been certified as a Great Place to Work®, and our engineers, architects, surveyors, and scientists channel their passion and expertise into making meaningful contributions to the world around us. With more than 650 talented professionals across 24 offices, we collaborate with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is built on our people - their passion, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Here, you’ll find a supportive culture that champions your growth, embraces challenges, values work-life balance, and empowers you to make a lasting impact for our clients and communities. Join us and move your career forward.

A Great Place to Work Certified

For eleven consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the prestigious Great Place to Work® certification—thanks to our employees! Each year, our staff participate in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization, measuring perceptions of credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. The results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only top performers receive the certification. Insights from the survey help us continually enhance our work environment and foster a culture that makes Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.

Full-time regular employee benefits and perks include:

• 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Professional Development and Training
• Mentoring Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Pet Insurance Plan
• Hybrid Work Program

Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are important aspects of the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the Company’s culture and success. Please discuss with your recruiter for details.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:

Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.

Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.