Survey Manager

Stantec; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking two experienced, licensed Survey Managers to lead and grow our surveying practice within the Community Development group in Albuquerque, NM and Phoenix, AZ. You will guide field and office professionals, partner with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver surveying and mapping solutions that shape resilient communities across the region.

This role offers the opportunity to influence local strategy, build trusted client relationships, and advance your leadership career through

Qualifications

• Current Professional Land Surveyor licensure in NM or AZ or the ability to obtain within six months.
• Lead teams and manage multiple projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Strong client-service, communication, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, control, staking, and platting projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and risk.
• Provide technical direction and QA/QC for deliverables.
• Mentor and develop staff; support business development.

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Communication

Mentoring

Surveying

Education

PLS licensure

Tools

Survey software

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking two experienced, licensed Survey Managers to lead and grow our surveying practice within the Community Development group in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Phoenix, Arizona. In these visible leadership roles, you will guide talented field and office professionals, partner with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver surveying and mapping solutions that help shape resilient, well-planned communities across New Mexico, Arizona and the broader region. You will have the support of a global organization and the opportunity to influence local strategy, build trusted client relationships, and advance your career through meaningful projects, people, and business leadership.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS land title, control, construction staking, and platting assignments for land development and infrastructure projects.

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, risk, and financial performance across multiple surveying and mapping projects.

• Provide responsible charge, technical direction, and quality assurance/quality control for professional survey deliverables.

• Build and support a strong team by directing workloads, mentoring staff, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities for professional growth.

• Collaborate with engineers, planners, environmental professionals, project managers, and technical specialists across Stantec to deliver integrated solutions.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to public- and private-sector clients by understanding their goals, communicating clearly, and delivering responsive service.

• Support business development through client relationship management, proposal development, interviews, strategic pursuits, and identification of new opportunities.

• Champion Stantec’s commitment to safety, integrity, technical excellence, inclusion, and collaboration in daily work and team leadership.

• Apply modern survey technologies and efficient workflows to improve quality, consistency, and value for clients.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Current Professional Land Surveyor licensure in New Mexico or Arizona, or the ability to obtain New Mexico or Arizona licensure within six months of hire.

• Thorough knowledge of applicable survey laws, standards, principles, techniques, procedures, occupational hazards, and safety practices.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate work within established scope, schedule, and budget commitments.

• Sound professional judgment and the ability to solve complex technical and operational challenges with creativity and practical innovation.

• Strong client-service, relationship-building, presentation, verbal communication, and technical writing skills.

• A collaborative leadership style that supports accountability, knowledge sharing, belonging, and the development of others.

• Familiarity with current surveying, mapping, data-processing, and design technologies used in professional practice.

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• At least six years of progressively responsible land surveying experience.

• At least two years working in a responsible charge or comparable leadership capacity, including directing workloads, scheduling work, and reviewing and approving professional deliverables.

• Experience managing survey projects, teams, clients, and financial performance is strongly preferred.

The successful candidates will bring a balanced perspective on people, projects, clients, and business performance. You will anticipate resource needs, translate project requirements into compelling proposals and practical work plans, guide production through final delivery, and help expand trusted relationships in the marketplace. Just as importantly, you will create an environment where team members can contribute, learn, and succeed.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | NM | Albuquerque
Other Locations: United States | AZ | Chandler
Organization: BC-1720 CommDev-US Southwest
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Supervisor
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time

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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.