Survey Project Manager

T. Baker Smith; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Baker Smith is looking for a motivated Survey Project Manager in Stafford, Texas. This role involves leading field survey operations, project planning, and execution, while ensuring the project meets community and professional growth objectives.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of project management experience, with expertise in surveying techniques and client management. Responsibilities include supervising a team, ensuring project execution, and providing on-site technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years project management experience.
• Ability to operate surveying equipment, boats, and GPS devices.
• Track record of managing multiple large projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution alongside the Survey Lead Professional.
• Supervise and mentor project technicians and assistants.
• Obtain necessary documents for project scope.
• Provide technical expertise related to land surveying.
• Monitor field data collection and project progress.

Skills

Project management

Surveying techniques

Client management

Leadership and mentorship

Equipment operation

Education

College coursework in geomatics/surveying or related field

Professional certification (RPLSA, SIT)

Job description

Survey Project Manager

At T. Baker Smith is seeking a motivated Project Manager with expertise in field survey operations. This opportunity involves crew leadership, project planning and execution. Be a part of a team that enhances your local community and supports professional growth!

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Survey Lead Professional and project team to ensure full project execution.
• Supervise and mentor project technicians, project assistants, project professionals, and field survey associates.
• Assist in obtaining legal and/or required documents, including landowner rights and survey permission to achieve the scope of the project. Research ownership, right-of-way, and other property issues.
• Provide technical expertise related to land surveying to the team.
• Collaborate in a team environment to deliver creative solutions, methods, and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Visit project sites to monitor progress and direct field data collection.
• Able to attend client and public meetings as needed, including days or nights.

Desired Qualifications

• College coursework or technical training in a related field (geomatics/surveying, cartography, civil engineering, geography, and others).
• Professional certification or licensing in work specialization (RPLSA, SIT or positioned to gain SIT within the next year).
• 5 years related project management experience.
• Ability to operate electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments, boats, airboats, GPS, all‑terrain vehicles, and other equipment necessary to obtain survey data.
• Proven track record as a project manager on multiple large projects simultaneously.
• Experience with client management and business development.
• Engagement in professional organizations and other activities is a plus.

Physical Qualifications and Work Environment

• Frequent standing, walking while carrying equipment, possibly through rugged terrain.
• Operating and riding in varying types of boats.
• Balance, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds; use hands to operate, handle, maneuver and/or manipulate objects, tools or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate equipment; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Duties are generally outdoors and are exposed to the weather.
• Associates ride in boats and are frequently exposed to noise, dust, smells, and other environmental factors present in such situations.
• Nights away from home may be required.

EEO Statement

T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.