Survey Project Manager: Design, Field Ops & Client Growth

Halff Associates, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) + ESOP

Paid time off

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Survey Project Manager in Northwest Arkansas to lead and oversee a range of survey projects from scope through delivery. You will manage design and plan production, supervise field crews, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate results.

The role emphasizes strong communication, mentoring of technicians, and development of proposals, with opportunities to engage with ARDOT and other public works projects in the region.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of demonstrated management experience in the Survey industry.
• PS in Arkansas preferred or could become licensed in Arkansas within a year.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale land survey projects, including overseeing field crews and multiple survey technicians and other registered surveyors.
• Boundary and Right of Way resolution.
• Preparation of proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external clients for concise, clear deliverables.
• Ability to mentor and develop Survey Technicians and field crews.
• Experience with ARDOT, Public Works, Energy, Water & Wastewater, and/or Land Development projects is ideal.
• Hands-on experience with municipalities in the Northwest Arkansas market.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide variety of projects for the Survey practice.
• Oversee design and plan production and supervise clients and staff.
• Develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules and collaborate with clients.
• Report on project progress and budgets.
• Lead business development activities and assist proposals.
• Mentor and develop Survey Technicians and field crews.
• Coordinate workshare opportunities with practices and offices.
• Ensure adherence to guidelines and quality outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Team supervision

Budgeting

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Professional Surveyor (PS) license in Arkansas

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

Job description

Halff Associates, Inc. is seeking a Survey Project Manager in Northwest Arkansas to lead and oversee a range of survey projects from scope through delivery. You will manage design and plan production, supervise field crews, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate results.

The role emphasizes strong communication, mentoring of technicians, and development of proposals, with opportunities to engage with ARDOT and other public works projects in the region.