Survey Manager

Stantec; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced, licensed Survey Manager to lead and grow our surveying practice in Albuquerque, NM. You will guide field and office professionals, partner with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver surveying solutions that shape resilient communities across New Mexico and beyond.

You will influence local strategy, build client relationships, and advance your career through meaningful projects and leadership opportunities in a global organization.

Qualifications

• Current PLS licensure in New Mexico or ability to obtain within six months.
• Thorough knowledge of survey laws, standards and safety practices.
• Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and deliver within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Strong judgment and practical problem solving in technical contexts.
• Excellent client service, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Collaborative leadership style and knowledge sharing.
• Familiarity with current surveying, mapping, and data-processing technologies.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS land title, control, staking and platting work.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, staffing, risk, and finances.
• Provide technical direction and QA/QC for deliverables.
• Mentor staff and foster professional growth.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners and specialists for integrated solutions.
• Act as advisor to public and private clients, ensuring responsive service.
• Support business development through client relations and proposals.
• Champion safety, integrity, and collaboration in daily work.
• Apply modern survey tech and efficient workflows to improve quality and value.

Skills

Boundary surveys

Topographic surveys

ALTA/NSPS land title

Construction staking

Team leadership

Client relationship

Quality control/QA

Education

New Mexico PLS license

Tools

Survey technologies

Job description

Strong communities don't just happen. They're thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you're passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an experienced, licensed Survey Manager to lead and grow our surveying practice within the Community Development group in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In this visible leadership role, 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 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 the ability to obtain New Mexico 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 candidate 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.

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 | NM | Roswell
Organization: BC-1720 CommDev-US Southwest
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Supervisor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 02/10/2026 08:10:44
Req ID: 1008156

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.