Survey Department Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pregnancy disability leave

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Company-matched 401(k)/Roth

Paid time off

Employee referral bonuses

Professional license bonuses

Straight time policy for billable work

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Survey Department Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team on land development, infrastructure, and construction projects in Indiana. You will oversee field-to-delivery workflows, mentor staff, and drive high-quality survey deliverables while managing client relationships.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Land Surveyor with 10+ years of experience, proven revenue generation ability, and strong leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Land Surveying Operation including Client Communication.
• Project Proposal Preparation & Invoicing.
• Overseeing 2 or more Survey Crews.
• New Business Development combines existing clients with Colliers' Survey/Geospatial disciplines.

Skills

Licensed Land Surveyor

Project management

Client communication

Revenue generation

Education

Professional Land Surveyor License

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 Survey Department Manager who will be responsible for the professional, technical, management, marketing, administrative and financial aspects of the Survey Department.

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 Survey 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.

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
• 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

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through

• Reimbursement for education
• A free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
• Mentorship program
• Wellness program
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities