Survey Project Manager

Galloway & Company; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Galloway & Company is looking for an experienced Survey Project Manager to lead a team of office and field staff. You will oversee boundary, ALTA and topo surveys, coordinate with clients, and guide project execution from planning to delivery.

Key qualifications include a Colorado PLS license (preferred), 5+ years in survey PM or leadership, and proficiency with Trimble/AutoCAD Civil 3D. Salary ranges provided; strong opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Colorado PLS license preferred or ability to obtain.
• High school diploma or technical school in surveying technology or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years in survey project management or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight of diverse survey projects with on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Lead and mentor project managers, surveyors, CAD techs, and field crews.
• Own client interaction, ensure scope clarity and proactive communication.
• Ensure adherence to survey practice standards, QC, and compliance with statutes.
• Provide coaching and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Client interaction

Coaching

Proposal writing

Billing/invoice review

Communication

Business development

Education

Colorado PLS license (preferred)

High school diploma or surveying tech education

Tools

Trimble Business Center

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Deltek Vantagepoint

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Galloway & Company, Inc. is a people-first company where collaboration, innovation, and career growth is at the heart of everything we do. You will grow personally and professionally with a supportive culture, flexible work environment, and strong focus on leadership development. You’ll also work on diverse, impactful projects alongside multidisciplinary professionals who are passionate about making a difference. At Galloway, you're not just building communities — you're building a fulfilling career.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Survey Project Manager to join our growing team of dedicated professionals. In this leadership role, you will bring your extensive experience in land surveying to oversee and guide a dynamic team of office and field staff. With your deep knowledge of survey principles, modern technologies, and equipment, you'll ensure the delivery of high-quality survey services across a variety of project types.

Your days will be filled with a mix of technical work, team leadership, and client collaboration. From boundary analysis and ALTA surveys to topographic mapping and construction layout, you’ll take the lead on planning, oversight, and execution—ensuring all work meets project budgets and timelines. You’ll draw upon your expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other survey-related software to produce and review accurate survey documents and computations.

In this position, you'll play an active role in each project assigned to you with mentoring and developing staff, providing on-the-job training, and delegating tasks in a way that builds confidence and competence in junior team members. Your influence will extend to hiring decisions and employee coaching, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Oversight: Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of survey projects—boundary, topographic, construction, and more—ensuring all are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Daily interaction and coordination with the office Survey Team Manager

Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project managers, project surveyors, CAD technicians, and field crews. Support and coach their technical growth and ensure team cohesion.

Client Interaction: Serve as a point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction, clarity in scope, and proactive communication. Writing proposals based on client request and requirements.

Technical Expertise: Oversee that survey practice and procedures are followed, quality control, compliance with state statutes and rules, municipal requirements and Galloway standards of practice. Provide strategic guidance on best practices.

Coaching: Act as a knowledge resource for junior staff, fostering development and knowledge sharing within the survey group.

Technical Proficiency:

• Preferred Experience with: Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word), Deltek Vantagepoint
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, coach talent, and work cross-functionally with internal departments and external clients.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Preferred Experience with business development, proposal writing and billings/invoice review

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• A Colorado PLS license (preferred or ability to obtain)
• A minimum of a high school diploma or technical school education in surveying technology—or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of experience in survey project management or leadership role

The estimated starting base salary for this role is $115,000 – $135,000.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Galloway & Company LLC. does not sponsor H1-B or other work visa petitions .

Pre-employment background check and ongoing drug screening is required.

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, contact our People Department at [e-mail] .

Galloway & Company LLC. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer , welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.