Survey Project Manager – Lead Field & Office Teams

Gdbgeospatial; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Financial Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Perks and Discounts

Culture and Awards/Achievements

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping (SAM) in Pittsburgh is seeking a mid-level Survey Project Manager to oversee all phases of surveying projects—from proposal through completion. You will manage scope, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction, coordinating field and office staff to deliver high-quality deliverables.

You will mentor junior staff, lead QA/QC efforts, and ensure safety standards are upheld while supporting projects across pipelines, transmission lines, substations, and large-scale utility

Qualifications

• A Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Pennsylvania is preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated project management experience with various types of survey projects.
• Dedication to upholding the highest safety standards and quality controls in all surveying and field operations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and timeframes.
• Develop comprehensive project scopes, cost estimates, and competitive fee proposals.
• Coordinate with field and office staff to ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
• Communicate with clients, engineers, contractors, and public agencies as needed.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, establishing career progression goals for survey technicians, party chiefs, and project assistants.
• Direct the daily allocation of field assets and office staff. Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation, as appropriate for experience level.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship efforts, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying

Associate's degree in Geomatics

Job description

Surveying And Mapping (SAM) in Pittsburgh is seeking a mid-level Survey Project Manager to oversee all phases of surveying projects—from proposal through completion. You will manage scope, schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction, coordinating field and office staff to deliver high-quality deliverables.

You will mentor junior staff, lead QA/QC efforts, and ensure safety standards are upheld while supporting projects across pipelines, transmission lines, substations, and large-scale utility