Survey Project Manager – Land Surveying

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Modern survey equipment and software

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a Survey Project Manager to lead the Wall, NJ survey department and manage projects across New Jersey using modern technology and a strong backlog of work.

The role blends project management, boundary analysis, client coordination, mentoring staff, and technical oversight, with opportunities for growth into senior leadership within the team.

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
• 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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Field/office coordination

Boundary analysis

Education

NJ PLS license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Survey Project Manager – Land Surveying

Location: Wall Township

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 Wall, 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