Survey Project Manager

Chabez Tech; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing

Life & Disability Insurance

PTO & Personal Leave

Team Building & Growth

Job summary

Chabez Tech in Riverside, CA is seeking a Senior Survey Project Manager to lead surveying and construction staking projects on-site. You will manage client relationships, workloads, and submittals from proposal to final delivery.

The role requires a PLS, 5+ years in surveying, 3+ years of supervision, and strong knowledge of California regulations. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Bluebeam, and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensing: Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) certification is required.
• Core Experience: 5+ years of progressive surveying and mapping experience.
• Leadership Depth: 3+ years of direct management or supervisory experience.
• Domain Knowledge: Knowledge of California surveying regulations, standards, and agency procedures.
• Estimating Skills: Experience with construction staking calculations and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

• Compensation: USD 95,000 - USD 125,000 - monthly

Job Description

Job Title:Survey Project Manager
Location:Riverside, CA
Work Arrangement:On-site (Full-Time)
Compensation:$95,000 – $125,000 per year

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.
• 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

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