Survey Project Manager | Renewables, Power & Energy

NextGenEnergyJobs; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Naperville, IL is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead complex survey projects from planning to delivery, coordinating clients, engineers and field teams to ensure quality, schedule, and budget.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and strong communication, with hands-on use of survey tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center to drive accurate deliverables and foster long-term client partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience managing survey projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of surveying principles and project execution.
• Experience with utility, energy, or infrastructure projects is a plus.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey projects from planning through final delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage schedules and budgets.
• Review deliverables, scope, and resource allocation.
• Manage project financials, including forecasting and performance.
• Serve as a main point of contact for clients and foster partnerships.
• Mentor survey staff and promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Survey project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client management

Strong communication

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Leadership potential

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

• As a Survey Project Manager, you'll serve as a trusted leader for both clients and project teams, helping guide projects from initial planning through final delivery.
• Managing multiple survey projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations
• Leading survey efforts for utility, renewable energy, commercial, and land development projects
• Collaborating with engineers, project managers, field crews, contractors, and external stakeholders to drive successful outcomes
• Reviewing survey deliverables, project scope, schedules, and resource allocation
• Managing project financials, including budgets, forecasting, and overall project performance
• Serving as a key point of contact for clients and helping foster long-term partnerships
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to survey staff and emerging professionals
• Supporting a collaborative, team-first culture where knowledge sharing and professional growth are encouraged
• Identifying challenges early, developing solutions, and keeping projects moving forward

Requirements

• We're more interested in capability, leadership potential, and mindset than checking every box.
• Experience managing survey projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of surveying principles, project execution, and client management
• Experience with utility, power & energy, renewable energy, land development, or infrastructure projects
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and stakeholders
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or similar survey technologies
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and a desire to continuously learn and grow