Survey Manager (Mapping) - Riverside

Leoforce; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

HSA & FSA options

Life, AD&D, short- and long-term-disab

Professional and personal development

Generous paid time off

Commuter and wellness benefits

Job summary

Leoforce in Riverside, CA is seeking an experienced Survey Manager to lead our mapping team on landmark Southern California projects. A California PLS license is required and you will supervise staff and coordinate with clients.

You will manage CAD deliverables, boundary analyses, ALTA surveys, and ensure compliance with the Subdivision Map Act and related codes, while mentoring junior staff and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.
• 5+ years of office mapping experience on private land development or public works projects.
• Knowledge of the California Subdivision Map Act, Professional Surveyors Act, and local Civil Codes.
• Proven leadership and communication skills to manage staff, clients, and deadlines.
• Experience in preparing CAD drawings including boundary surveys, topographic maps, ALTA/NSPS surveys, and subdivision maps.
• Experience processing deliverables with City and County agencies.
• Background in project management, business development, proposal writing, estimating, scheduling, and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff on landmark projects throughout Southern California.
• Oversee mapping research, boundary analysis, calculations, and preparation of exhibits and legal descriptions.
• Manage client relationships and multiple project deadlines, ensuring quality CAD deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to turn visions into reality on complex surveys.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Proposal writing

Estimating

Scheduling

Time management

Mentorship

Team leadership

Communication

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation InRoads

Word

Excel

Bluebeam

Trimble Business Center

Carlson

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Details

Qualifications

• California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.
• 5 or more years of office mapping experience on private land development and/or public works projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the California Subdivision Map Act, Professional Surveyors Act, and local Civil Codes.
• Proven leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage staff, clients, and multiple project deadlines.

Experience & Skills

• Preparation of CAD drawings, including boundary surveys, topographic maps, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, as-built surveys, and subdivision maps.
• Experience in processing deliverables with City and County agencies.

Strong background in:

• Project Management and Business Development
• Proposal Writing and Estimating
• Scheduling and Time Management
• Mentorship and Team Leadership

Technical Proficiency

• Civil 3D proficiency preferred; MicroStation InRoads experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with Trimble Business Center and Carlson software.
• Prior field experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to perform mapping research, boundary analysis, calculations, and prepare exhibits and legal descriptions.

A bit about us:

Wanted: Experienced Survey Manager for our Riverside Office - Mapping Side

California Professional Land Surveyor license is required

If you’re looking for a place to grow your career and make a lasting impact, this is the place for you! As a Survey Manager in our Riverside office, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a talented team on meaningful, landmark projects throughout Southern California. You’ll collaborate with internal and external partners to help clients and communities turn their visions into reality—while learning from and working alongside industry-leading experts. This position offers strong potential for growth and advancement within our expanding Land Surveying Department.

Why join us?

• Meaningful, community-focused projects across Southern California.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented work environment with opportunities for advancement.

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• HSA & FSA options
• Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage
• Professional and personal development programs
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits plus so much more!

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