Survey Project Manager

Spotlock; Village of Pleasantville (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotlock in Pleasantville, NY is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager for a full-time role. You will manage surveying projects from scope to delivery, coordinate field crews and office staff, and review calculations and survey plans to ensure accuracy.

You will leverage Civil 3D for drafting and geometry tasks, provide technical direction, and communicate with clients. A PLS license is preferred but not required; salary ranges DOE based on experience.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional land surveying experience.
• Strong understanding of boundary surveying and property research.
• Experience with calculations, geometry, and closure.
• Experience preparing or reviewing survey plans.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• PLS license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage surveying projects from initial scope through completion.
• Coordinate with field crews and office staff.
• Perform and review surveying calculations.
• Analyze boundary information and property records.
• Perform geometry calculations and closure analysis.
• Prepare and review survey plans.
• Draft and edit plans using Civil 3D.
• Provide technical direction to field crews.
• Review field data for accuracy and completeness.
• Resolve technical and property-related surveying issues.
• Communicate with clients and other project stakeholders.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ensure projects are completed accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Project management

Boundary surveying

Civil 3D proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Survey Project Manager

Location: Pleasantville, NY | Full-Time | $90,000–$130,000+ DOE

About the Opportunity

We are an established land surveying firm serving clients throughout Westchester County and the surrounding area. Our team provides comprehensive surveying and mapping services supporting municipal infrastructure, real estate development, construction, environmental projects, and legal documentation.

We have a close-knit, team-oriented culture and take pride in maintaining long-term relationships with both our clients and employees. Our workload is steady, our projects are diverse, and we are looking for someone interested in building a long-term career with our organization.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to join our office team.

This is a hands‑on position for someone who understands both the technical and project‑management sides of land surveying. Our Project Managers work closely with field crews while also being involved in drafting, calculations, geometry, boundary analysis, and final project deliverables.

A PLS license is preferred but not required. We are open to experienced survey professionals who have strong technical knowledge and are ready to take on project‑management responsibilities.

Types of Projects

Our work includes:

• Municipal right‑of‑way surveys
• Engineering and infrastructure projects
• Boundary surveys
• Topographic surveys
• Construction stakeout and layout
• Real estate development surveys
• Bathymetric surveys
• Environmental and wetland surveys
• 3D laser scanning
• FEMA elevation certificates
• Legal descriptions
• Property and land surveying studies

Approximately 40% of our work is municipal, with the remainder consisting primarily of boundary, topographic, and construction/layout projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage surveying projects from initial scope through completion
• Coordinate with field crews and office staff
• Perform and review surveying calculations
• Analyze boundary information and property records
• Perform geometry calculations and closure analysis
• Prepare and review survey plans
• Draft and edit plans using Civil 3D
• Provide technical direction to field crews
• Review field data for accuracy and completeness
• Resolve technical and property‑related surveying issues
• Communicate with clients and other project stakeholders
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ensure projects are completed accurately and efficiently

Qualifications

• Several years of professional land surveying experience
• Strong understanding of boundary surveying and property research
• Experience with calculations, geometry, and closure
• Experience preparing or reviewing survey plans
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with field and office personnel
• PLS license preferred, but not required

Compensation

• $90,000–$130,000+, depending on experience and licensure

Why Join Us?

We have built a workplace where people are treated with respect and are given the opportunity to contribute and grow. Many members of our team have built long‑term careers here, creating an environment where experience is valued and employees know the people they work alongside.

If you're an experienced survey professional looking for a stable opportunity where you can take ownership of projects and continue developing your career, we'd like to hear from you.