Survey Project Manager

SurvWest; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SurvWest, LLC in Englewood, CO seeks a Survey Project Manager to lead survey projects from initiation to delivery. You will coordinate with field crews, CAD technicians, and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget completion of diverse survey services including ALTA/NSPS, ROW, and topographic surveys.

The role requires 3+ years of surveying experience, strong organization and communication, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley platforms. Growth to Senior PM (PLS) is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of professional surveying experience.
• Prior project coordination or project management experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley survey platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage survey projects from proposal handoff through final delivery.
• Coordinate survey field crews and office production staff.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Coordinate with SUE, Utility Coordination, and engineering teams as required.
• Review survey deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support preparation of survey control networks, boundary surveys, ROW surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, and engineering design surveys.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Assist with QA/QC processes prior to final deliverable issuance.
• Communicate project status, risks, and changes clearly to clients and internal teams.
• Prepare project documentation, schedules, and progress updates.
• Support proposal development, scope clarification, and change management as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Time management

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or Geomatics

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Colorado

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads/InRoads

Trimble Business Center

GIS software

Job description

Overtime and occasional weekends as needed

Compensation

$90,000 – $110,000 per year

Compensation based on experience, licensure, and project management background

Bonus opportunities available

About the Role

SurvWest, LLC is seeking a motivated Survey Project Manager to support our Survey and Geospatial Services from our Englewood, Colorado office. This role is responsible for managing survey projects from initiation through delivery, coordinating with internal teams and clients, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable standards.

The Survey Project Manager works closely with field crews, CAD technicians, and clients to deliver a wide range of survey services including survey control, boundary surveys, right-of-way (ROW), ALTA/NSPS, topographic, and engineering design surveys.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 3+ years of professional surveying experience

Prior project coordination or project management experience

Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley survey platforms

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Colorado, or progress toward licensure

Experience with CDOT or municipal survey projects

Trimble Business Center experience

Bentley software experience (MicroStation, OpenRoads / InRoads)

GIS experience

Experience working on infrastructure, transportation, or utility-related projects

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Project Management & Coordination

Manage survey projects from proposal handoff through final delivery.

Coordinate survey field crews and office production staff.

Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.

Coordinate with SUE, Utility Coordination, and engineering teams as required.

Technical Oversight

Review survey deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.

Support preparation of survey control networks, boundary surveys, ROW surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, topographic surveys, and engineering design surveys.

Ensure compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.

Assist with QA/QC processes prior to final deliverable issuance.

Communication & Documentation

Communicate project status, risks, and changes clearly to clients and internal teams.

Prepare project documentation, schedules, and progress updates.

Support proposal development, scope clarification, and change management as needed.

Growth & Development

This role provides a clear pathway to Senior Survey Project Manager (PLS) responsibilities based on performance, leadership ability, licensure progression, and project complexity handled.