Survey Project Manager

SB&O Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SB&O Inc is seeking a licensed Professional Land Surveyor to support operations in San Diego and the Inland Empire. You will oversee field and office staff, manage project delivery, and drive business development for the Inland Empire.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, client-relations skills, and a track record of developing proposals for public and private sector projects. CA license and travel within the region are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed PLS in California required.
• 5+ years of land surveying experience; 2+ years in supervisory or BD role.
• Experience estimating and pursuing survey projects; client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Inland Empire survey staff and in-office personnel.
• Oversee resource planning, scheduling, backlog management and workflow.
• Ensure quality control on survey deliverables: boundary, ALTA/NSPS, topo, construction staking, plats.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relations

Proposal writing

Education

Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (CA)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

SB&O is seeking a licensed and experienced Professional Land Surveyor to support our land surveying operations in San Diego and the Inland Empire region. This individual will oversee all field and office survey staff, manage survey project delivery, and play a key role in the business development efforts for the Inland Empire.

The ideal candidate is a licensed land surveyor with strong technical capabilities, leadership experience, and a proven track record of developing new business, building client relationships, and preparing proposals for both public and private sector projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Management & Operations

• Supervise and support all Inland Empire survey staff, including party chiefs, field crews, and in-office technical personnel.
• Oversee resource planning, scheduling, backlog management, and workflow efficiency.
• Ensure quality control and compliance on all survey deliverables, including:
• Boundary surveys
• ALTA/NSPS land title surveys
• Topographic/design surveys
• Construction staking
• Subdivision mapping
• Legal descriptions and exhibits
• Record of Survey and Corner Records

Project Oversight

• Serve as surveyor in charge, providing technical review and sign-off where required.
• Lead coordination with internal civil engineering teams and external consultants.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, scope changes, and deliverables.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPECTATIONS

This is a client-facing leadership role with active responsibility for identifying, pursuing, and securing new survey work in the Inland Empire. Responsibilities include:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, developers, agencies, contractors, and industry partners.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across public infrastructure, private development, and institutional markets.
• Lead the preparation of estimates, proposals, qualifications packages, and marketing materials for survey-related opportunities.
• Participate in interviews, presentations, and strategic teaming efforts.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts and opportunities within professional organizations (e.g., CLSA, ACEC).
• Support company growth by contributing to BD strategy, revenue forecasting, and long-term planning for the Inland Empire region.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in California (Required)
• 5+ years of relevant land surveying experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory or business development role
• Proven experience estimating and pursuing survey projects, including proposal writing and client presentations
• Knowledge of ALTA/NSPS standards, the California Subdivision Map Act, and local land use regulations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and survey data processing workflows
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Valid California Driver’s License and availability to travel within the region

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• Reports To: President, Inland Empire Division
• Collaborates With: Vice President of Surveying and BD Team