Survey Project Manager / Professional Land Surveyor

Gaskins + LeCraw; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaskins + LeCraw in Savannah, GA, recently expanding its Pape-Dawson-affiliated practice, seeks a Professional Land Surveyor / Survey Project Manager to lead the local survey department and deliver high-quality projects.

The successful candidate will be a licensed PLS in Georgia with 10+ years of experience, strong leadership, client management skills, and a track record of budgeting, QA/QC, and mentoring teams to achieve project milestones.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (GA).
• Minimum 10 years of surveying experience.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and make independent decisions.
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience managing budgets and QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the local survey department.
• Guide Survey Technicians and Field Crews.
• Ensure compliance with state surveying regulations.
• Prepare proposals with timelines and budgets.
• Manage budgets, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of drawings and legal descriptions.
• Adhere to QA/QC guidelines and principles.
• Mentor and develop Survey Department staff.
• Maintain relationships with clients and team members.
• Lead and resolve complex survey challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Client relationships

Mentoring

QA/QC

Decision making

Job description

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.

This position oversees all aspects of land surveying projects, including regulatory compliance, budget management, and quality assurance of deliverables. This role requires exceptional leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with teams and clients to ensure project success. The Survey Project Manager is also responsible for mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

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.