Survey Project Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design; Woodcliff Lake (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off including parental leave

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design, located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, is actively seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead high-impact projects across New Jersey. This pivotal role involves overseeing survey projects from proposal through completion, while managing field and office teams to ensure high quality and client satisfaction.

Candidates should have a Professional Land Surveyor License and over 10 years of experience. Excellent compensation package offered, including medical coverage and professional development resources.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of field survey operations.
• Strong technical background in survey and remote sensing technologies.
• Must generate revenue through existing client base.

Responsibilities

• Oversee survey projects from proposal through completion.
• Drive accuracy, efficiency, and client success.
• Develop new business combining existing clients and services.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Precision

Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Professional Land Surveyor License

10+ years experience in surveying

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Trimble equipment

Leica software

Job description

Overview

Build Your Future with Colliers Engineering & Design!

Are you ready to take the lead on exciting, high-impact projects that shape communities across New Jersey? Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for an experienced Survey Project Manager to join our growing team!

In this pivotal role, you'll oversee survey projects from proposal through completion: driving accuracy, efficiency, and client success every step of the way. You'll lead talented field and office teams, ensure top‑tier quality control, and build strong client partnerships that make a lasting impact. Working alongside our multidisciplinary professionals, you'll contribute to transformative land development and infrastructure projects across the region.

We're looking for a motivated leader who's passionate about precision, collaboration, and innovation. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and want to grow your career with an industry leader, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Client communication (internal and external).
• Project proposal preparation & invoicing.
• Oversight of field and office teams, comprised of project surveyors, CAD technicians, and field crews.
• New business development combining existing clients with Colliers Engineering & Design's diverse Land Survey & Measurement Service lines which include: 3D High Definition Laser Scanning, Mobile Lidar Mapping, Rail Surveying, GPS and conventional surveys.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of field survey operations, along with a deep knowledge of the engineering and construction industry.
• Strong technical background in conventional survey and remote sensing technologies.
• Strong property line/R.O.W. experience.
• NYC public agency experience a plus.
• Professional Land Surveyor License required.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.
• Experience with Trimble and/or Leica equipment and software.
• Experience in projects utilizing 3D scanning a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in all areas of the job description.
• Must be able to generate revenue through existing client base and new business development.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Compensation: $95,000 to $153,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company‑matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off that includes parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• Straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• Internal culture that provides resources and technology to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; women's organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.