Survey Project Manager - Land Surveying

Gilder Search Group; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead a busy land surveying team in Mount Laurel, NJ. You will manage a variety of surveying projects and oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction layout surveys.

You will mentor staff, coordinate field crews and office workflows, review survey calculations, and ensure timely deliverables while maintaining high accuracy with Civil 3D and related software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of land surveying experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of New Jersey surveying practices and boundary principles.
• Experience managing or assisting with survey projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; ability to interpret deeds, plats, and survey records.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of survey projects throughout New Jersey.
• Oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, utility, subdivision, and construction layout surveys.
• Perform deed research, boundary analysis, and file map preparation.
• Coordinate field crews, office staff, and project deliverables.
• Review survey calculations, plats, and CAD deliverables.
• Support and mentor junior survey staff and CAD technicians.
• Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Assist with scheduling, project budgeting, and workload management.
• Utilize Civil 3D and related survey software for project oversight and review.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

NJ PLS license preferred

Tools

Leica equipment

Carlson software

UAV workflows

Photogrammetry

Job description

Survey Project Manager - Land Surveying

Location: Mount Laurel, NJ

Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000+ DOE

Industry: Land Surveying / Civil Engineering

Join a growing, full-service engineering and surveying firm that is expanding its survey operations throughout New Jersey. With a strong backlog of work, recent project wins, and continued investment in technology and staff, the company is seeking an experienced Survey Project Manager to support and help lead a busy survey department based primarily out of the Mount Laurel, NJ office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a survey professional who enjoys a mix of project management, boundary analysis, client coordination, mentoring staff, and technical oversight, without being buried in corporate bureaucracy. The team is collaborative, growth-oriented, and equipped with modern technology including Leica robotic total stations, Carlson data collectors, UAV platforms, and advanced survey processing software.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage a variety of survey projects throughout New Jersey
• Oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, utility, subdivision, and construction layout surveys
• Perform deed research, boundary analysis, and file map preparation
• Coordinate field crews, office staff, and project deliverables
• Review survey calculations, plats, and CAD deliverables
• Support and mentor junior survey staff and CAD technicians
• Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, and internal engineering teams
• Assist with scheduling, project budgeting, and workload management
• Utilize Civil 3D and related survey software for project oversight and review

Project Types

• ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
• Boundary & Topographic Surveys
• Construction Layout
• Utility Surveys
• Wetland Location Surveys
• Subdivision Projects
• Public & Private Site Development Projects

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of land surveying experience preferred
• Strong understanding of New Jersey surveying practices and boundary principles
• Experience managing or assisting with survey projects
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to interpret deeds, plats, and survey records
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience coordinating field and office workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• NJ Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license preferred but not required
• Candidates actively pursuing licensure are highly encouraged to apply
• Experience with Leica, Carlson, UAV/drone workflows, or photogrammetry is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000 - $150,000+ DOE
• Bonus potential
• Strong pipeline of backlog and long-term growth opportunities
• Modern survey equipment and software
• Collaborative and highly supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow into senior leadership within the survey department