Survey Project Manager

VSV WINS INC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave

Employee Engagement and Professional成长

Job summary

VSV WINS INC in Riverside, CA is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead surveying and construction staking projects on-site. You will oversee client relationships, manage workloads, review submittals, and ensure field and office operations meet high standards of precision.

This senior role requires extensive experience in surveying, strong knowledge of California regulations, and proven leadership in directing survey staff and field crews.

Qualifications

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification is strictly required.
• Five (5) years of progressive surveying and mapping experience, preferably private land development & public works.
• Minimum three (3) years of direct management or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of California surveying regulations and municipal standards.
• Experience preparing construction staking calculations and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, hours, and scope to ensure on-time delivery.
• Prepare and review CAD drawings including Boundary, Topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and Subdivision Maps.
• Process submittals with city/county/regulatory agencies and coordinate contract documents.
• Perform boundary analysis, closure calculations, and project exhibit preparation.
• Communicate with clients, contractors, consultants, and agencies to streamline execution.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Client & stake holder communication

Leadership/people management

Survey field operations

Education

Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Carlson Software

Job description

Job Title: Survey Project Manager

Location: Riverside, CA |
Work Arrangement: On-site (Full-Time)

Compensation: $95,000 $125,000 per year

Placement Fee: 9%

Estimated Payout: $8550 $11250

Payment Timeline: Net 30 Days upon candidate joining

Guarantee Period: 45 Days

About the Organization

Our client is a premier engineering and surveying organization dedicated to executing complex private land development and public works projects. The organization fosters a high-performance, collaborative environment focused on absolute precision, strict compliance with California surveying standards, and seamless client delivery across public and private sectors.

Role Overview

This is a senior-level technical leadership position focused on managing surveying and construction staking projects from initial proposal through final delivery. Working directly on-site in Riverside, CA, you will manage client relationships, oversee survey workloads, process agency submittals, and ensure all field and office operations achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Budget Management: Manage project schedules, operational budgets, resource allocation, contract hours, and scope management to ensure on-time delivery.

• Technical Quality & Review: Prepare and review detailed CAD drawings including Boundary, Topographic, ALTA/NSPS, Land Title, As-Built, and Subdivision Maps.

• Agency Compliance: Process project submittals with city, county, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate construction bid documents and contract administration.

• Analysis & Calculations: Perform rigorous boundary analysis, closure calculations, legal descriptions, exhibit preparation, and support construction staking calculations.

• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and public agencies to streamline project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Licensing: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification is strictly required.

• Core Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressive surveying and mapping experience, preferably supporting private land development and public works projects.

• Leadership Depth: Minimum three (3) years of direct management or supervisory experience overseeing survey staff and field crews.

• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of California surveying regulations, municipal standards, agency procedures, construction sequencing, and site constraints.

• Estimating Skills: Proven experience preparing structural construction staking calculations and detailed construction cost estimates.

Technical Skills & Tools

• Core Platforms: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Preferred Software: Carlson Software knowledge is highly desirable.

Additional Operational Details:

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the daily activities of field crews and collaborate directly with engineers, analysts, and contractors.
• Manage staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and project workload distribution.

Benefits & Corporate Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
• Employee Engagement, Team-Building Events, and Professional Growth Opportunities