Survey Manager

Verdantas; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a Survey Manager to lead survey operations, manage project delivery, and grow our survey practice. You will oversee field and office staff, ensure high‑quality deliverables, and collaborate with engineering and project management teams.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of survey experience and a Professional Surveyor license (or plans to obtain within 12 months); strong leadership, client‑facing skills, and a track record of delivering on multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive survey experience with leadership.
• PS license required or obtainable within 12 months.
• Strong knowledge of survey principles, field procedures, and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee survey projects from planning through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Supervise and mentor survey staff, including field crews and office technicians.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams and external clients to define project scope and deliverables.
• Review survey data, plats, and reports for accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Support proposal development, project scoping, and client relationship management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Survey principles

Project management

Client-facing communication

Education

Professional Surveyor (PS) license

Tools

GPS

Robotic total stations

CAD platforms

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting‑edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high‑growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people‑focused culture, prioritizing the well‑being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data‑driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people‑first culture that values your well‑being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Verdantas is seeking a Survey Manager to lead survey operations, manage project delivery, and support the continued growth of our survey practice. This individual will oversee field and office staff, ensure high‑quality deliverables, and collaborate closely with engineering and project management teams.

This role is ideal for a motivated professional with strong technical expertise and leadership experience who is looking to play a key role in expanding survey services within a growing consulting environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and oversee survey projects from planning through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence
• Supervise and mentor survey staff, including field crews and office technicians
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams and external clients to define project scope and deliverables
• Review survey data, plats, and reports for accuracy and compliance with industry standards
• Support proposal development, project scoping, and client relationship management
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Implement best practices and continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of progressive survey experience, including leadership or project oversight
• Professional Surveyor (PS) license required or obtainable within 12 months
• Strong knowledge of survey principles, field procedures, and data processing
• Experience with survey equipment and software (e.g., GPS, robotic total stations, CAD platforms)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneouslyStrong communication and client‑facing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary consulting environment

Salary Range:

The minimum salary for this position is $125,000.00. At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company.

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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