Survey Manager

Socket.dev; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedule

Bonus Incentive

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Survey Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee all surveying operations for engineering, construction, land development, and infrastructure projects in Lombard, IL. You will lead field and office staff, ensure data accuracy, and maintain compliance with standards and safety policies.

You will mentor teams, manage project budgets, timelines, and resources, and collaborate with clients, engineers, and regulators to deliver high-quality deliverables on time and within

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive surveying experience.
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing multiple survey projects and teams.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred or required, depending on jurisdiction.
• Experience with surveying technology, GIS, UAV/drone operations, or project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

Problem solving

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying or related field

Tools

GPS/GNSS

Robotic total stations

Scanners

UAV technologies

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Carlson Survey

Trimble Business Center

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