Survey Department Manager

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid benefits

401(k) and retirement plans

Mentorship program

Education reimbursement

Professional license bonuses

Parental and military leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Survey Department Manager to lead the department across land development, infrastructure, and construction projects. You will guide teams from field operations to deliverables, coordinate with clients, and oversee survey services including advanced laser scanning and LiDAR capabilities.

Ideal candidates bring a Professional Land Surveyor license and 10+ years of experience, with proven revenue generation from existing clients and new business

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 communications and instructions.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Geospatial accuracy

Project management

Education

Professional Land Surveyor License

Tools

GPS

3D LiDAR scanning

Mobile LiDAR

Conventional surveying

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.

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
• a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
• paid time off that includes parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses and 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 and ongoing philanthropic opportunities