Survey Manager

SWE Solutions; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedule

Bonus Incentive

Job summary

SWE Solutions in Lombard, IL is hiring a Survey Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee surveying operations for engineering, construction, and land development projects. You will lead field and office staff, ensure data quality, and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, client liaison, and implementing best practices with GPS/GNSS, total stations, CAD tools, and UAVs. Travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred in surveying/geomatics or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• 3+ years in management or supervisory roles.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred or required by jurisdiction.
• Experience with surveying CAD software and modern field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all field and office surveying activities.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate survey projects to meet budgets and timelines.
• Review survey data, plats, maps, and legal descriptions for accuracy.
• Supervise and develop survey staff and field crews.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, contractors, and regulators.
• Ensure compliance with surveying standards and safety policies.
• Support proposals, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Implement best practices and quality control procedures.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Client relationship management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Carlson Survey

Trimble Business Center

GPS/GNSS

UAV/drone technologies

Job description

Description

The Survey Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all surveying operations to support engineering, construction, land development, and infrastructure projects. This role manages field and office survey staff, ensures the accuracy and quality of survey data, maintains compliance with industry standards and regulations, and works closely with project managers, engineers, clients, and regulatory agencies to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and oversee all field and office surveying activities.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate survey projects to meet budget and timeline requirements.
• Review survey data, plats, maps, legal descriptions, and deliverables for accuracy and quality.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop survey staff, including field crews and technicians.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support project success.
• Ensure compliance with surveying standards, regulations, and company safety policies.
• Support proposal development, project budgeting, and resource planning.
• Implement best practices, technology improvements, and quality control procedures.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing multiple survey projects and teams.

Certifications:

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred or required, depending on jurisdiction.
• Additional certifications related to surveying technology, GIS, UAV/drone operations, or project management are a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry survey equipment when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of land surveying principles, methods, and regulations.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment, including GPS/GNSS, robotic total stations, scanners, and UAV technologies.
• Experience with surveying and CAD software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Carlson Survey, Trimble Business Center, or equivalent.
• Strong project management, budgeting, and scheduling skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret legal descriptions, deeds, plats, and construction plans.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Schedule
• Bonus Incentive