Survey Project Manager — Flexible Schedule & Mentorship

Socket.dev; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision Insurance

401K with company match

ESOP

PTO and holidays including floating

Flexible work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ayres Associates in Wisconsin seeks a survey project manager who leads complex survey projects, mentors staff, and manages budgets while staying hands-on with field and office work. You will coordinate with clients, oversee QA/QC, and ensure safety across projects.

Ideal candidates have PLS credentials or plan to obtain licensure, with 5–10 years in surveying. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble is required, along with strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in Wisconsin or ability to become licensed within 6 months.
• 5-10 years of diverse field/office survey experience including topographic surveys, construction staking, boundary surveys, right-of-way plats, and control surveys.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop scopes, cost estimates, and proposals.
• Work directly with internal and external clients.
• Support survey and CAD technicians through all project aspects.
• Perform QA/QC on survey projects.
• Adhere to OSHA and required safety practices.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Client communication

Team leadership

Budgets & proposals

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ayres Associates in Wisconsin seeks a survey project manager who leads complex survey projects, mentors staff, and manages budgets while staying hands-on with field and office work. You will coordinate with clients, oversee QA/QC, and ensure safety across projects.

Ideal candidates have PLS credentials or plan to obtain licensure, with 5–10 years in surveying. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble is required, along with strong communication and leadership abilities.