Survey Project Manager

French & Parrello Associates; Wall Township (NJ); In loco; USD 100.000 - 145.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and DCFSA options

401k retirement plans

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

French & Parrello Associates in Wall Township, NJ seeks an experienced Survey Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of surveying projects and provide technical guidance within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

The ideal candidate will manage projects from initiation to completion, maintain strong client relationships, coordinate field and office resources, and ensure delivery on schedule and budget while upholding standards across boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and utility

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive surveying experience, including experience managing survey projects.
• Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, practices, and applicable standards.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, right-of-way, and/or utility surveying.
• Experience coordinating field crews and survey technicians.

Mansioni

• Manage surveying projects from initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong, long-term professional relationships.
• Prepare and review proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, schedules, and contracts.
• Coordinate field survey activities and work closely with survey crews to ensure accurate and timely collection of data.
• Provide technical oversight and quality control for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, construction, utility, and other survey projects.
• Review survey plans, maps, legal descriptions, easements, plats, and other technical deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate survey services with civil engineering, transportation, structural, environmental, planning, and other disciplines within the firm.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, staffing, and overall financial performance.
• Identify potential project issues and develop solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to survey staff, including surveyors, technicians, and field personnel.
• Coordinate with internal project managers and department leaders to ensure survey services align with overall project requirements.
• Assist with business development activities, including identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting proposal efforts.
• Participate in client meetings, project meetings, site visits, and presentations as needed.
• Maintain awareness of applicable surveying standards, regulations, codes, and industry practices.
• Ensure projects are completed in accordance with company quality-control procedures and client expectations.
• Support the development of new clients and opportunities within the surveying and broader engineering markets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Surveying experience

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related field

Strumenti

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Descrizione del lavoro

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to join our Surveying Department in Wall Township, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surveying professional to manage a diverse portfolio of projects while providing technical guidance, client service, and project leadership within a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting environment.

Recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey, FPA is committed to creating a culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, collaborate, and succeed. In 2026, FPA was ranked #49 on Zweig’s Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm among the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Our continued growth is driven by our investment in our people, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve.

The ideal candidate will bring strong surveying experience, project management capabilities, and excellent communication skills. This individual will be responsible for managing survey projects from initiation through completion, maintaining client relationships, coordinating field and technical resources, and collaborating with engineers and other professionals across FPA’s multidisciplinary teams.

Survey Project Management & Technical Experience

FPA’s Surveying Department supports a wide range of multidisciplinary projects, providing surveying services for land development, municipal infrastructure, transportation, utility, and other engineering projects throughout New Jersey.

The Survey Project Manager will oversee survey projects, coordinate field and office resources, provide technical oversight, and work closely with clients and internal project teams to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with applicable standards and client requirements. The role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects while collaborating with professionals across FPA’s engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage surveying projects from project initiation through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong, long-term professional relationships.
• Prepare and review proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, schedules, and contracts.
• Coordinate field survey activities and work closely with survey crews to ensure accurate and timely collection of data.
• Provide technical oversight and quality control for boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, right-of-way, construction, utility, and other survey projects.
• Review survey plans, maps, legal descriptions, easements, plats, and other technical deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate survey services with civil engineering, transportation, structural, environmental, planning, and other disciplines within the firm.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, staffing, and overall financial performance.
• Identify potential project issues and develop solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to survey staff, including surveyors, technicians, and field personnel.
• Coordinate with internal project managers and department leaders to ensure survey services align with overall project requirements.
• Assist with business development activities, including identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting proposal efforts.
• Participate in client meetings, project meetings, site visits, and presentations as needed.
• Maintain awareness of applicable surveying standards, regulations, codes, and industry practices.
• Ensure projects are completed in accordance with company quality-control procedures and client expectations.
• Support the development of new clients and opportunities within the surveying and broader engineering markets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive surveying experience , including experience managing survey projects.
• Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, practices, and applicable standards.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, right-of-way, and/or utility surveying.
• Experience coordinating field crews and survey technicians.
• Strong understanding of survey plans, plats, legal descriptions, easements, and related documentation.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or other relevant surveying and design software.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, contractors, field personnel, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive client relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

The FPA Difference

Large firms offer scale. FPA offers opportunity.

For more than 50 years, French & Parrello Associates (FPA) has been delivering innovative engineering solutions that shape communities, improve infrastructure, and support regional growth. As an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm, FPA combines the technical capabilities and expertise of a larger organization with the collaboration, accessibility, and personal investment of a close-knit team.

At FPA, engineers and technical professionals are empowered to take ownership of their work, collaborate across disciplines, and experience the full project lifecycle. Your career is not defined by one task or limited to one area of expertise. Instead, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, and develop the experience needed to grow into future leadership roles.

Our multidisciplinary approach allows team members to see the bigger picture, collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines, and understand how their work impacts the communities we serve. We invest in our people through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement because we believe the success of our employees drives the continued success of our firm.

At FPA, you are not just providing surveying services, you are helping build a growing organization while contributing to projects that make a lasting impact.

Benefits

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement plans. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $145,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, education, qualifications, and skill set. FPA recognizes and rewards performance through an annual bonus program.