Survey Project Manager / Professional Land Surveyor

Gaskins + LeCraw; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent surveying firm based in Savannah, GA, is seeking a Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Project Manager to lead their local survey department. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and a strong background in managing projects and teams, ensuring compliance with surveying regulations. This role involves planning, financial management, and mentoring staff. If you are a dependable leader with excellent communication skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of surveying experience.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and make independent decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Lead and mentor members of the Survey Department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project Management

Education

Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)

Job description

Overview

Gaskins + LeCraw, a Pape-Dawson company

Pape-Dawson is currently seeking a Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Project Manager for our Savannah, GA office.

Pape-Dawson has recently opened a new office in Savannah. We're looking to hire a licensed Survey Project Manager for our new Savannah office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of the local survey department.
• Provide guidance and direction to Survey Technicians and Field Crews.
• Ensure compliance with state-specific regulatory rules and regulations governing professional land surveying.
• Prepare detailed project proposals, including timelines and budgets.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Perform quality control reviews of drawings, legal descriptions, and other deliverables prepared by the team.
• Adhere to and enforce corporate QA/QC guidelines and principles.
• Manage, train, and mentor members of the Survey Department to support their professional development.
• Maintain and develop professional relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Lead and support the resolution of complex survey issues or challenges.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 10 years of surveying experience.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions independently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage performance, provide feedback, and handle personnel matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact at all levels of the organization.
• Dependable, reliable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to handle complex survey challenges.
• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with overtime as needed.