Survey Department Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)/Roth matching

Paid time off (parential and military)

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey Department Manager in New Jersey to lead day-to-day land surveying operations, coordinate with clients, and guide project proposals and invoicing. You will oversee multiple survey crews and drive new business opportunities, supervising a team of professionals in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, geospatial precision, and project vision, with a focus on revenue generation from existing clients and new

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor License required.
• 10+ years of land surveying experience.
• Ability to generate revenue through existing client base and new business development.
• Strong reading and writing skills in English for communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Land Surveying operations.
• Client communication (internal and external).
• Prepare project proposals and invoicing.
• Oversee 2+ survey crews and coordinate with multiple disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

Business development

Education

Professional Land Surveyor License

Tools

HD Laser Scanning

Mobile LiDAR Mapping

GPS

Job description

Overview

Are you a licensed surveyor or experienced survey leader ready to take charge of high-impact projects across land development, infrastructure, and construction? Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager who will be responsible for the professional, technical, management, marketing, administrative and financial aspects of the Survey Department.

As a Survey Department Manager, you’ll lead teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure technical accuracy from the field to final deliverables. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where leadership, geospatial precision, and project vision all come together. You’ll oversee a wide range of survey services, mentor rising talent, and collaborate with some of the best minds in AEC.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day Land Surveying Operation including:

• Client Communication (internal and external).
• Project Proposal Preparation & Invoicing.
• Overseeing 2 or more Survey Crews.
• New Business Development combines existing clients with Colliers Engineering & Design's diverse Survey/Geospatial disciplines, including 3D High Definition Laser Scanning, Mobile Lidar Mapping, Rail Surveying, GPS and Conventional Surveys.

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor License required.
• 10+ years of experience in all areas of the job description.
• Must be able to generate revenue through existing client base and new business development.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $142,100 to $210,300 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

• company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid pregnancy disability leave
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week

• reimbursement for education
• a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• mentorship program
• wellness program
• Women’s Organization
• ongoing philanthropic opportunities