Survey Project Manager

Volkert Inc.; Green Park (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical & Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO & Holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Match

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager for the Midwest region, with roles in Collinsville, IL or St. Louis, MO. Youll supervise survey staff, manage budgets and schedules, and drive project success through QA/QC of deliverables and strong client coordination.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois or Missouri PLS license, 5–10 years in PM, and aims to licensure in additional states. A safety‑oriented mindset and valid MVR are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois or Missouri
• 5–10 years of Project Management experience
• Desire and ability to obtain licensure in additional states
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Valid driver’s license and MVR
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Judgment and decision‑making skills
• Complex problem-solving and organizational abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead survey team to meet schedules and production expectations
• Coordinate and manage outside survey subcontractors
• Implement QA/QC for final deliverables
• Develop fees and write/review proposals
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Maintain regular communication with team and operations managers to keep projects on schedule and meet client expectations

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Judgment

Decision making

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Safety oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Survey Project Manager to support our Midwest Region located in Collinsville, IL or St. Louis, MO.

This position provides supervision and direction of survey technical staff in conducting land surveys and preparing survey deliverables and documents. Responsible for the success of projects including quality, budget and schedule for each project.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000.

What you'll be doing:

• Member of a survey team working within a group to meet schedules, client requests (internally and externally) and production expectations
• Coordinating and managing outside survey subcontractors
• Implementing QA/QC practices for final survey deliverables
• Developing fees and writing and reviewing proposals
• Ensure compliance with company safety regulations
• Communicate regularly with team members and operation managers to keep project on schedule and meet client expectation

What you need to have:

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor registered in Illinois or Missouri
• 5 - 10 years of Project Management experience
• Desire and ability to obtain licensure in additional states
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Judgment and decision-making skills
• Complex problem-solving skillsStrong organizational skills
• Safety oriented.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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